US- Wamarekani msiende Kenya

 The United States of America has warned its citizens against travelling to Kenya after the September 21 terror attack. 

In a statement, the US Department of State told Americans that Kenya was insecure due to threats by terrorists.

“US 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,” it warned.

The US further warned that there will be more attacks in Nairobi and Mombasa targeted at US nationals, Kenyans and those from other Western countries.

“The US government continues to receive information about potential terrorist threats aimed at US, Western, and Kenyan interests in Kenya, including in the Nairobi area and in the coastal city of Mombasa,” the Department of State said.

According to the communication, the attacks could be in form of “suicide operations, bombings, kidnappings, attacks on civil aviation and maritime vessels in or near Kenyan ports.” 

It expressed fears that most of the terrorists involved in past attacks are still free and are likely to plan more attacks.

“Although the pursuit of those responsible for previous terrorist activities continues, many of those involved remain at large and still operate in the region,” the US warned.

The department indicated that its advisory issued on July 5 in 2013 to US citizens, still stands that Kenya is insecure.

It noted that last Saturday’s attack was masterminded by the suspected Al Shabaab terrorist group and killed many people from different nationalities.

The US explained that the attacks by Al Shabaab are inspired by Kenya’s invasion in Somalia which was intended to fight the terror group.

According to the US, the group will continue fighting back in revenge.