Updates from the US Embassy in Nairobi

It looks like the political rally for today was not cancelled afterall.


U.S. Embassy Nairobi
Warden Message
January 3, 2008
This warden message is being issued to alert American citizens in Kenya to an ongoing political rally. The rally is being organized by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and is attracting large crowds and a significant police presence in and around Uhuru Park in central Nairobi. The rally is disrupting transportation and commerce. Currently, the main thoroughfare to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is blocked and not passable. Similar rallies and other large-scale gatherings may also occur in other cities throughout Kenya.
Even events intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. American citizens should exercise caution when traveling throughout Kenya, particularly in Nairobi’s city center. American citizens should avoid public rallies and large gatherings, and should carry a mobile phone or other means of communication.
The Consular Section at the US Embassy in Nairobi will be closed to the public on Thursday, January 3. The Embassy will reassess the security situation on Friday, January 4. Updated security information will be available at http://kenya.usembassy.gov and at http://travel.state.gov.
Americans living or traveling in Kenya are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department’s travel registration website at http://travelregistration.state.gov to obtain updated information on travel and security within Kenya. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency.
The U.S Embassy is located on United Nations Avenue, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya; telephone (254) (20) 363-6000; fax (254)(20) 363-6410. In the event of an after-hours emergency, the Embassy duty officer may be contacted at (254) (20) 363-6170. The Embassy's international mailing address is P.O. Box 606, Village Market 00621, Nairobi, Kenya. Mail using U.S. domestic postage may be addressed to Unit 64100, APO AE 09831. The Embassy home page is http://kenya.usembassy.gov.