Alert Regarding Protests across Kenya 2024.8.8
2024/8/7
●On Thursday, the 8th, protest demonstrations against the government and other organizations are being called for on social media in various parts of Kenya, mainly in the CBD area of Nairobi.
●Even in areas outside the CBD, mainly in places where protest demonstrations have occurred in the past, there is a possibility of clashes between demonstrators and police authorities, traffic disruptions due to road closures, and even opportunistic crimes such as robbery and looting that take advantage of the confusion.
●We ask Japanese residents and travelers in Kenya to continue to obtain the latest relevant information, avoid visiting areas where demonstrations are expected to occur, and take steps to ensure your own safety, such as by immediately evacuating from the area if you happen to encounter a demonstration or rally.
●In addition, in light of the current security situation, the Japan Information and Cultural Center of the Embassy of Japan will be temporarily closed on Thursday, the 8th. The consular office will be open, but for telephone inquiries, please contact the following number.
020-2898614
●For inquiries regarding assistance for Japanese nationals or emergencies, please contact the following number:
0722-514092
0722-514098
●Even in areas outside the CBD, mainly in places where protest demonstrations have occurred in the past, there is a possibility of clashes between demonstrators and police authorities, traffic disruptions due to road closures, and even opportunistic crimes such as robbery and looting that take advantage of the confusion.
●We ask Japanese residents and travelers in Kenya to continue to obtain the latest relevant information, avoid visiting areas where demonstrations are expected to occur, and take steps to ensure your own safety, such as by immediately evacuating from the area if you happen to encounter a demonstration or rally.
●In addition, in light of the current security situation, the Japan Information and Cultural Center of the Embassy of Japan will be temporarily closed on Thursday, the 8th. The consular office will be open, but for telephone inquiries, please contact the following number.
020-2898614
●For inquiries regarding assistance for Japanese nationals or emergencies, please contact the following number:
0722-514092
0722-514098