Warden Message-Political/Security Update

March 1, 2008

This warden message is intended to update American citizens on the security situation in Kenya in light of the political agreement reached on February 28^th, 2008. The recent accord signed between government and opposition leaders was a key milestone in the ongoing negotiations and a positive development for all of Kenya’s citizens. The accord sets the stage for continued dialogue and coordination under the framework of the African Union negotiations headed by Kofi Annan. The United States looks forward to supporting the coalition government as it begins to implement its agreement and reform agenda.

While tensions have dropped precipitously since the agreement was signed, the potential for spontaneous violence still remains. American citizens should continue to be prepared for the possibility of sudden outbreaks of clashes between police and demonstrators, as well as between rival groups of demonstrators. While international and domestic airports are operating normally, one cannot discount the possibility that this might change on short notice.

Americans living or traveling in Kenya are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department’s travel registration website at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ 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.

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 the Embassy once a year.