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The United States Embbady in Kenya has issued a security alert for citizens of the capital Nairobi, two cities in central Kenya and coastal regions.
In a statement issued on February 4, 2019, the Embbady cited credible threats to Westerners living in said areas.
The warning comes about three weeks after the terrorist attack on an office complex in Nairobi that claimed the lives of 21 people, according to official reports.
An American was among the expatriates killed in the operation.
The insurgent Somali group Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was a compensation for the US position on Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
US AMBASSY NAIROBI: Security message for US citizens
February 4, 2019
Continue to exercise increased caution
Location: Kenya: Nairobi, Naivasha, Nanyuki and coastal regions
Event: Credible information indicates that Westerners could be targeted by extremists in Nairobi, Naivasha, Nanyuki and coastal areas of Kenya.
The US Embbady reminds the public that there is still a need for increased vigilance across Kenya, especially in public spaces such as shopping centers, hotels and places of worship.
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