US bans travel to these Kenyan areas in latest Advisory to its Citizens 

The United States of America has issued a travel advisory to its citizens against travelling to some parts of Kenya, US citizens were warned against visiting the counties bordering Somalia, as they were categorized as  Level 4; Do not travel…

Due to terrorism concerns, US government personnel are prohibited from traveling to the below Kenya-Somalia border counties and Coastal areas,” the statement read, In a statement by the State Department, the advisory was classified as a Level 2: Exercise increased caution,  with the citizens being warned of crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping.

Some areas have increased risk,” the statement read, The areas flagged include Kenya-Somalia border counties, some parts of the coast region, Turkana county and parts of Nairobi County, They include Mandera, Wajir and Garissa counties, all due to kidnapping and terrorism.

The Coastal region areas listed are Tana River, Lamu and areas of Kilifi County north of Malindi, also due to kidnapping and terrorism, Consider carefully whether to use the Likoni ferry in Mombasa due to safety concerns,” the advisory added, Turkana County was also issued a Level 4 caution.

The State Department said the areas are frequent with violent crimes such as armed carjacking, mugging, home invasion and kidnapping, “Be especially careful when travelling after dark anywhere in Kenya due to crime,” it added, Nairobi estates including Eastleigh and Kibera were issued as Level 3: Reconsider travelling.