Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens
EMERGENCY MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS
This is to inform U.S. citizens residing in or visiting Kenya that the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has received credible information about a potential threat to Americans and other foreigners linked to international sporting events, such as the Kenya – Uganda football match on Saturday, October 8, or the upcoming Rugby World Cup. American citizens are urged to avoid public venues, such as sports bars, night clubs, and restaurants, which will be broadcasting these games, as well as public transportation, such as buses, to and from the events.
If you are going to live in or travel to Kenya, please take the time to tell us about your trip by enrolling in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). If you enroll, we can keep you up to date with important safety and security announcements. It will also help your friends and family get in touch with you in an emergency. You should remember to keep all of your information in STEP up to date. It is important during enrollment or updating of information to include your current phone number and current email address where you can be reached in case of an emergency.
You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the U.S. Embassy Nairobi website. 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, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information. 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, 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).
You can also download our free Smart Traveler iPhone App to have travel information at your fingertips.
The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya is located on United Nations Avenue Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya , tel. +254-20-363-6000. The Consular Section of the Embassy may be reached at tel. +254(0)20-363-6622 or via email at Kenya_ACS@state.gov . For after-hours emergencies, please call +254-(0) 20-363-6170.
American Citizen Services Unit
Consular Section
U.S. Embassy Nairobi
Email: Kenya_ACS@state.gov
Telephone Number: +254-(0)20-363-6622
After-hours Emergencies: +254-(0) 20-363-6170