US issues travel advisory against Nairobi
US issues travel advisory to its citizen against visiting Nairobi estates and Laikipia County over violent crimes
US issues travel advisory to its citizen against visiting Nairobi estates and Laikipia County over violent crimes.
Americans traveling to Kenya have been advised not to visit Kibera and Eastleigh, according to the US Department of State.
The department issued a Level 3 notice on the two neighborhoods, warning of spontaneous violent crimes, in an advisory posted on Thursday, December 15.
“Carjacking, mugging, home invasion, and kidnapping, can occur at any time. Street crime can involve multiple armed assailants.
“Local police often lack the resources and training to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.” the advisory read in part.
The US also issued a travel advisory to its citizens against traveling to Laikipia County, singling out Nyahururu, Laikipia West, and Laikipia North constituencies over the ongoing government operation to quell crime in the county.
Another location designated to raise safety concerns was the Likoni ferry crossing site. Mander, Garissa, Wajir, Tana River, Kilifi, and Lamu counties are off-limits to visitors.
The counties received a Level 4 alert owing to kidnappings and terrorism, while Turkana received a red flag because of the high number of armed robberies on the Kainuk-Lodwar road.
Generally, Kenya was classified among the countries with a Level 2; exercise enhanced caution, and advisory.
“Exercise increased caution in Kenya due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk,” the Department of State wrote.
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As a result, the US administration warned its nationals to stay away from Westerners’ favorite spots and keep an eye on local media for breaking news.
The government urged Americans to sign up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Scheme (STEP), a program that will assist find them and provide them regular security information.
The advisory comes after on December 14, the Inspector General of Police (IG) Japhet Koome flagged a report warning of an Al Shabaab attack in Nairobi malls as fake.
Koome assured Kenyans that the country was safe and security agents were vigilant to arrest any threat before it occurred.
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