Location: Nairobi
Event: Terrorist groups may be plotting an attack against a major hotel in Nairobi. The exact hotel has not been identified, but it is believed to be a hotel popular with tourists and business travelers.
Actions to Take:
- Exercise increased vigilance when visiting or staying at hotels in the Nairobi area.
- If staying at a hotel, be aware of the hotel’s evacuation plan. Plan ahead of time how you would exit the hotel in case of an emergency.
- Review your personal security plans.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Monitor local media for updates.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya
+254 (0) 20 363 6451
+254 (0) 20 363 6170 (after hours)
kenya_acs@state.gov - State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 - Kenya Country Information
- Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
- Twitter:
@USAmbKenya https://twitter.com/USAmbKenya
@USEmbassyKenya https://twitter.com/USEmbassyKenya
@USAIDKenya https://twitter.com/USAIDKenya
@CDCKenya https://twitter.com/CDCKenya - Facebook:
U.S. Embassy Nairobi https://www.facebook.com/U.S.EmbassyNairobi/
USAID Kenya https://www.facebook.com/USAIDKenya/ - Instagram:
@USEmbassyNairobi https://www.instagram.com/usembassynairobi
