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Ambassador McCarter’s Remarks Caterpillar Launch of Hex Excavators

Ambassador McCarter’s Remarks Caterpillar Launch of Hex Excavators Carnivore Restaurant March 14, 2018 As prepared for delivery   Habari zenu.  Good evening. Before I begin my remarks, I would like to take a moment to remember those who perished in the terrible plane crash in Ethiopia this past Sunday.  Countless people are mourning the loss ...
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By | 14 March, 2019 | Categories: Ambassador, News, Speeches

Demonstration Alert: Marches Announced for March 8, 2019 in Nairobi

Marches Announced for March 8, 2019 in Nairobi  Location:  Announced gathering point is Uhuru Park, adjacent to the Central Business District, Nairobi. Event:  Kenyan organizers have announced two marches to take place on March 8, 2019, beginning at 8:00 a.m.  One march is in support of women’s rights, while the other is to protest corruption.  Organizers claim ...
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By | 7 March, 2019 | Categories: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News

Strike Alert: JKIA Resumes Normal Operations

Strike Alert March 6, 2019 JKIA Resumes Normal Operations  Location:  Jomo Kenya International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi Event:  The March 6, 2019 strike of aviation workers at JKIA has ended.  The airport has resumed normal operations. Actions to take: Monitor local media for updates Consider checking with your airline or travel agent regarding planned travel Assistance: U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya ...
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By | 6 March, 2019 | Categories: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News

Strike Alert: JKIA Strike Impacting Aviation Travel

Strike Alert March 6, 2019 JKIA Strike Impacting Aviation Travel Location:  Jomo Kenya International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi Event:  Aviation workers at JKIA began a strike March 6, 2019.  Some air travel has been disrupted. Actions to take: Monitor local media for updates Check with your airline or travel agent regarding planned travel If you encounter protest activity, immediately ...
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By | 6 March, 2019 | Categories: Alert, Ambassador, Messages for U.S. Citizens

SECURITY ALERT FOR U.S. CITIZENS

U.S. EMBASSY NAIROBI Security Message for U.S. Citizens February 4, 2019 Continue to Exercise Heightened Caution Location: Kenya: Nairobi, Naivasha, Nanyuki, and coastal regions Event: Credible information indicates Westerners may be targeted by extremists in Nairobi, Naivasha, Nanyuki, and coastal areas of Kenya. The U.S. Embassy reminds the public of the continued need for heightened ...
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By | 4 February, 2019 | Categories: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

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