Editor's Review

“Locations frequented by U.S. citizens and other foreigners and tourists in Nairobi and elsewhere in Kenya continue to be attractive targets to terrorists."

The United States (US) Embassy in Kenya has issued a security alert against potential acts of terror in Nairobi.

In a statement on Friday, October 13, the US Embassy cautioned US citizens against visiting high-traffic areas frequented by foreigners and tourists in Nairobi and elsewhere in Kenya.

“Locations frequented by U.S. citizens and other foreigners and tourists in Nairobi and elsewhere in Kenya continue to be attractive targets to terrorists planning to conduct potentially imminent attacks.

“Terrorist groups could attack with little or no warning, targeting hotels, embassies, restaurants, malls and markets, schools, police stations, places of worship, and other places frequented by foreigners and tourists,” the statement read in part.

The US Embassy went on to ask American nationals to stay alert in locations frequented by tourists or foreigners, to review their personal security plans, and to be aware of their surroundings.

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File image of US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman.

The US Citizens were also asked to monitor local media for updates, avoid protest areas and demonstrations, avoid crowds, and keep a low profile.

The alert comes hours after a Kenya Airways plane en route to London Heathrow was diverted to Stansted Airport in the UK over security concerns.

The KQ in a statement announced that the plane was cleared and the security threat was established to have low credibility.

"We received a security alert on the 12th Oct 2023 at approximately 10:30 am, from the UK Security agencies. This threat has since been established to have low credibility," KQ stated.