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2009 Warden Messages

Warden Message - Kenya

May 14, 2009

This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to minor disruptions in the Globe Cinema Roundabout and surrounding area.  The disruption has expanded eastward and northward, and has grown in intensity.  Reports indicate that rioters have burned two electrical transformers and a police truck, and there is a heavy police presence in the area.  The following locales should be avoided:

Ngara Road
Murang’a Road
Kipande Road
Kijabe Road
Globe Cinema Roundabout
Ngara open markets

This list may not be complete as the situation remains fluid. We remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possible escalate into violence.  American citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations.  American citizens should stay current with media coverage of local events and be aware of their surroundings at all times.

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

American Citizen Services Unit
Consular Section
U.S. Embassy Nairobi
Tel: ( 254) 20 375 3704
Fax:( 254) 20 363 6410
Email: kenya_acs@state.gov
Emergency Telephone Number (254) 20 363 6170
Note: Online registration is available at https://travelregistration.state.gov. Please update your registration with theEmbassy once a year.