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Sunday April 3, 2022
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The United Kingdom and the French governments have issued
alarms to its citizens in Kenya over terrorist attacks during the month of
Ramadan.
“In the context of upcoming religious holidays (notably
Easter and Ramadan), Kenyan police services are reporting an increased
terrorist risk during the month of April in Kenya,” the French embassy in Kenya
said.
The embassy added that:
“It is therefore recommended that all people present in the
country exercise extreme vigilance and stay away from any gathering during this
period.”
UK embassy said that there is a high risk of terrorism
during religious holidays.
“During this period, United Kingdom nationals are advised to
be extremely vigilant.”
The foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has
been advised against all but essential
travel to:
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Areas within 60km of the Kenya-Somali border
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Eastern Garissa County (up to 20km north-west of
the A3)
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Mandera County (excluding Mandera West sub-county)
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Lamu County (excluding Lamu Island and Manda
Island)
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Areas of Tana River County north of the Tana
river itself (up to 20km north-west of the A3)
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Within 15km of the coast from the Tana river
down to the Galana (Athi-Galana-Sabaki) river.
Earlier this year, the government of Kenya ramped up
operations to disrupt any terror attack plans in the country.
Police headquarters told Kenyans to remain vigilant and
warned there would be disruptive measures in some places, including major roads
and premises.
More checks were being mounted at road entrances to various
premises.