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Sun Sep 29 02:16:45 EAT 2013

Hey, the american embassy isnt the only source of informaton. The UN also
puts out warnings info and others too.

In the american warning you have shown, it does mention about the threats
in Nairobi and the coast. Which was what the warning I sent mentioned in
more detail. But initially around the same thing.

Whilst it was not intended in any way to spread fear, It was to keep people
alert as the threats are very real whether it is exact or not. We need to
be vigilant even whilst we try to shake what happened off and try and get
back to normal. It is not easy considering the magnitude of the events.

Hey, you have the right to ignore it and so does every one else. These are
dangerous times and we need to take note of anything that is put out there.
I happen to have spoken to a very senior Police representative and was
informed that they are now going to check on all reports they receive
irregardless.

It was not up for debate. Only out of concern for others.
On 28 Sep 2013 15:11, "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
>
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