2009 Warden Messages

April 27, 2009

The U.S. Embassy would like to alert you to the situation in Karatina, in the Nyeri area of the Central Province:

Violence between members of the outlawed Mungiki sect and residents continues. On Friday, a woman suspected of ties to the Mungiki was killed by vigilantes in Kinanoe village.

The police presence remains high in both districts, with traffic flow reported to be normal. If travel in the area is necessary, it is recommended to do so during daytime hours. However, the section of road between Kagio-Kerugoya and Kutus should be avoided, as it has been the scene of sporadic violence.

Americans who travel to or reside in Kenya are encouraged to register through the State Department’s travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov.  By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency.  Americans without Internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi.  The U.S. Embassy is located on United Nations Avenue, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya; telephone (254) (20) 363-6000; fax (254) (20) 363-6157.  In the event of an after-hours emergency, the Embassy duty officer may be contacted at (254) (20) 363-6000.  The Embassy home page is http://kenya.usembassy.gov.

Updated information on travel and security in Kenya may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States and Canada, or for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.  For further information, please consult the Country Specific Information for Kenya and the Worldwide Caution, which are available on the Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at http://travel.state.gov.