US requests police to exercise restraint while dealing with Gen Z protestors
The United States Embassy has urged the Kenya police force to uphold the rule of law and exercise restraint when engaging with Gen Z protestors. In a statement on Thursday, July 18, 2024, the embassy underlined the fundamental rights of individuals to peacefully demonstrate, while also stressing the accountability of those who engage in looting […]
US Embassy imposes movement restrictions on personnel in Kisumu ahead of polls
The US Embassy in Kenya has issued a cautionary statement over possible post-election violence in Kisumu during the August 9 polls. In the statement dated August 2, 2022, the Embassy claimed that it was issuing the advisory out of “abundance of caution”. “Kenya is scheduled to hold elections on August 9, 2022. Campaigning for local […]
US says terrorist group ‘may be planning attack against major hotel in Nairobi’
The US Embassy in Kenya has issued a terror alert, saying a terrorist group could be plotting an attack against a major hotel in Nairobi.