The U.S. has issued a terror alert for Kenya, warning Americans of “ongoing and persistent terror threats” from extremist groups like al-Shabaab. The advisory, issued on Tuesday, August 19, urged caution in areas frequented by international visitors and highlighted specific dates with heightened risks.

• The advisory specifically flagged al-Shabaab as a consistent threat throughout Kenya, including Nairobi.
• Locations like hotels, embassies, restaurants, malls, and markets are considered attractive targets.
• The alert cited particular vulnerability around certain calendar dates, such as the anniversaries of the 1998 US Embassy bombing (August 7) and the 2013 Westgate Mall attack (September 21).