The US Embassy in Nairobi has advised its citizens not to travel to Kisumu ahead of the Supreme Court ruling on September 5, 2022.
The Embassy stated in the advisory issued on Thursday, September 1, that Kenya has periodically experienced some post-election violence during election cycles, and they have warned their staff members in Lakeside city to be more vigilant.
“Election-related demonstrations and rallies regularly take place after elections, at times blocking key intersections and causing traffic jams,” part of the advisory read.
“Demonstrations may occasionally be violent, requiring police intervention. Strikes and other protest activities related to economic conditions occur regularly.”
The Embassy stated that the advisory should not alarm members of the public, but they urged their personnel to be extra cautious.
“Out of an abundance of caution, the U.S. Embassy has imposed movement restrictions on U.S. government personnel in Kisumu. Â The State Department reminds U.S. citizens of the continued need for sustained vigilance,” the advisory added.
