[kictanet] (no subject)

[S.M. Muraya]

Nothing changes the fact that primary investors here are African and Asian,
and economic growth is accelerating.

http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/-/539550/2008914/-/view/printVersion/-/130y3tw/-/index.html

Regards

Murigi / Stanley Muraya

*"Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one
who takes a city." Prov 16:32*


On Sat, Sep 28, 2013 at 2:45 PM, McTim <dogwallah at gmail.com> wrote:

> On Fri, Sep 27, 2013 at 11:14 PM, Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau
> <solo.mburu at gmail.com> wrote:
> > While it is important to take precautionary measures, why haven't the
> > sources ~ the Police and US embassy ~ revealed which are the four
> > unknown places or even arrested these guys?
>
>
> The US embassy has not put out a warning about specific numbers of
> people.  I am on their mailing list for security warnings and this is
> the only message I have gotten in the last 48 hours:
>
> SECURITY MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS
>
> U.S.Embassy Nairobi
>
> September 28, 2013
>
>
>
> KENYA TRAVEL WARNING
>
>
>
> In case you missed it, we are resending the below travel warning to
> make sure all U.S. citizens in Kenya are aware of the latest
> security-related information
>
>
>
> 1. In light of the recent attack on a Nairobi shopping mall, the U.S.
> Department of State has reissued its Travel Warning of July 5, 2013,
> which warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Kenya. U.S.
> citizens in Kenya, and those considering travel to Kenya, should
> evaluate their personal security situation in light of continuing and
> recently heightened threats from terrorism and the high rate of
> violent crime in some areas. The levels of risk vary throughout the
> country.
>
>
>
> 2. On September 21, 2013, suspected members of the Al Shabaab
> terrorist organization, an Al-Qaeda affiliate, attacked the Westgate
> Shopping Mall in Nairobi, killing scores of innocent people, both
> Kenyan and foreign, and wounding many others.  The siege at the mall
> continued for several days and five U.S. citizens were confirmed
> injured in the attack.
>
>
>
> 3. The U.S. government continues to receive information about
> potential terrorist threats aimed at U.S., Western, and Kenyan
> interests in Kenya, including in the Nairobi area and in the coastal
> city of Mombasa. Terrorist acts can include suicide operations,
> bombings, kidnappings, attacks on civil aviation, and attacks on
> maritime vessels in or near Kenyan ports. Although the pursuit of
> those responsible for previous terrorist activities continues, many of
> those involved remain at large and still operate in the region.
> Travelers should consult the Worldwide Caution for further information
> and details.
>
>
>
> 4. Kenya initiated military action against al-Qaida affiliate
> al-Shabaab by crossing into Somalia on October 16, 2011, and on June
> 2, 2012, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) whereby it
> formally joined the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).  Kenyan
> troops within AMISOM are now actively pursuing al-Shabaab in
> southeastern Somalia. In response to the Kenyan intervention,
> al-Shabaab and its sympathizers have conducted retaliatory attacks
> against civilian and government targets in Kenya.
>
>
>
> 5. In the past year and a half, there have been numerous incidents
> involving shootings, grenades, or other explosive devices in Kenya in
> addition to the attack described above.  More than two dozen of these
> attacks occurred in North Eastern Province, mainly in Dadaab, Wajir,
> Garissa, and Mandera. Four attacks occurred in Mombasa. Twelve grenade
> and improvised explosive device (IED) attacks have occurred in
> Nairobi, illustrating an increase in the number of attacks and an
> advance in the sophistication of attacks. Targets included police
> stations and police vehicles, nightclubs and bars, churches, a mosque,
> a religious gathering, a downtown building of small shops, and a bus
> station. One of the deadliest attacks occurred in Nairobi on November
> 18, 2012, when an IED detonated on a passenger bus in Eastleigh,
> killing ten.
>
>
>
> 6. Seventeen people were killed and about 50 people were injured in an
> attack on July 1, 2012, with two simultaneous assaults on churches in
> Garissa.  Additionally, Kenyan law enforcement has disrupted several
> terrorist plots, which resulted in the discoveries of weapons caches
> and other dangerous materials, and the arrests of several individuals.
>
>
>
> 7. Multiple kidnappings of Westerners have occurred in Kenya.  In
> September 2011, a British woman was kidnapped and her husband murdered
> at a coastal resort near the Kenya-Somali border.  The British hostage
> was released in March 2012 after payment of ransom. In October 2011, a
> French national was kidnapped from a private residence on the popular
> tourist destination of Lamu Island on Kenya's north coast. She died
> while in captivity in Somalia. Also in October 2011, two Spanish
> nationals working for a NGO were kidnapped in a Dadaab refugee camp,
> in northeastern Kenya. They are still being held. On June 29, 2012,
> four international aid workers (from Canada, Pakistan, Norway, and the
> Philippines) were kidnapped in Dadaab. All were rescued on July 1,
> 2012.
>
>
>
> 8. Following a series of security incidents attributed to violent
> extremists, including al-Shabaab, the Government of Kenya announced on
> December 13, 2012 that all urban refugees (primarily Somalis) should
> relocate to refugee camps.  This directive is being challenged in
> court and is not currently being enforced; however, U.S. citizens of
> Somali descent should be aware that they may encounter interruptions
> in their travel due to increased police scrutiny based on this
> directive.  It is very important to carry at all times proof of
> identity and legal status in Kenya (i.e., valid visa). If you are
> detained by police or immigration officials, you should request to
> speak to someone from the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in
> Nairobi.
>
>
>
> 9. As a result of these recent events and threats, U.S. Embassy
> personnel are prohibited from traveling to the North Eastern Province,
> including the cities of El Wak, Wajir, Garissa, Mandera, and Liboi.
> U.S. Embassy personnel are also restricted from traveling to the
> coastal area north of Pate Island, including Kiwavu and north to
> Kiunga on the Kenya/Somalia border.
>
>
>
> 10. Although these restrictions do not apply to travelers not
> associated with the U.S. government, U.S. citizens in Kenya should
> take these restrictions into account when planning travel.  The
> Embassy regularly reviews the security of these areas for possible
> modification.
>
>
>
> 11. Clashes occasionally occur in and around Isiolo and Moyale and in
> 2012 there were numerous instances of sporadic violence and protests
> elsewhere in the country.  Rioting occurred in Mombasa shortly after a
> local Muslim cleric with alleged ties to al-Shabaab was killed in a
> drive-by shooting, resulting in the deaths of three policemen and four
> church burnings.  Demonstrations in Kisumu (Western Kenya) following
> the murder of two prominent Kenyan citizens in October 2012 turned
> violent, leaving at least four protestors dead. More than 160 people
> were killed in clashes in late 2012 between two communities in Tana
> River County, in Kenya's Coast Province. While this violence is not
> directed at foreigners, protests and ethnic clashes are unpredictable.
> U.S. citizens are advised to check conditions and monitor local media
> reports before traveling to these areas.
>
>
>
> 12. There are no restrictions on U.S. embassy employee travel to
> Kenya's most popular tourist destinations such as Masai Mara,
> Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Tsavo, Lamu Island, Hell's Gate, Samburu, Mount
> Kenya, Malindi, and Nairobi.  Travelers should keep informed of local
> developments by following local press, radio, and television reports
> prior to their visits. Visitors should also consult their hosts,
> including U.S. and Kenyan business contacts, hotels, tour guides, and
> travel organizers.
>
>
>
> 13. Violent and sometimes fatal criminal attacks, including armed
> carjackings, grenade attacks, home invasions and burglaries, and
> kidnappings can occur at any time and in any location, particularly in
> Nairobi.  U.S. citizens, including U.S. Embassy employees, have been
> victims of such crimes within the past year.
>
>
>
> 14. U.S. citizens in Kenya should be extremely vigilant with regard to
> their personal security, particularly in crowded public places such as
> clubs, hotels, resorts, shopping centers, restaurants, bus stations,
> and places of worship.  U.S. citizens should also remain alert in
> residential areas, at schools, and at outdoor recreational events.
> U.S. citizens should use commonsense precautions at all times, to
> include the following practices: avoid crowded transportation venues;
> visit only legitimate businesses and tourist areas only during
> daylight hours; use well-marked taxis and be sure to lock vehicle
> doors and keep windows up; lock all lodging doors and windows; carry
> minimal amounts of cash and credit cards; do not wear jewelry which
> attracts undue attention; know emergency phone numbers; do not resist
> or antagonize armed criminals; and always be aware of your
> surroundings. These measures can help ensure your travel to Kenya is
> safe and enjoyable.
>
> All U.S. citizens in Kenya are urged to register online at the Smart
> Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Registering gives U.S. citizens
> access to updated information on travel and security within Kenya and
> makes it easier for the Embassy to contact citizens in case of
> emergency.
>
> You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the website
> of the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi. You can also get global updates at the
> U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs website where
> you can find the current Worldwide Caution,Travel Warning for Kenya,
> Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information. Follow us on Twitter
> and the ACS Nairobi page onFacebook as well, or you can download our
> free Smart Traveler App, available through iTunes, and the Google Play
> store, to have travel information at your fingertips. If you don't
> have internet access, current information on safety and security can
> also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United
> States and Canada, or, for callers from other countries, a regular
> toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00
> a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S.
> federal holidays).
>
> The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya is located on United Nations Avenue
> Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya , tel. +254-20-363-6000. You can contact the
> Consular Section of the Embassy by phone at+254(0)20-363-6451 or via
> email at Kenya_ACS at state.gov. For after-hours emergencies, please call
> +254-(0) 20-363-6170
>
>
>
> Providing assistance to U.S. citizens is our top priority
>
>
>
>
> --
> Cheers,
>
> McTim
> "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A
> route indicates how we get there."  Jon Postel
>
> _______________________________________________
> kictanet mailing list
> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke
> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet
>
> Unsubscribe or change your options at
> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/murigi.muraya%40gmail.com
>
> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform
> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and
> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT
> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.
>
> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors
> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth,
> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do
> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.
>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/pipermail/kictanet/attachments/20130928/862481f7/attachment.htm>