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US foreigners warned against travelling to Garissa, Wajir and Mandera
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NASA presidential candidate Raila Odinga addressing Kenyans in an earlier rally
NAIROBI—The US State Department is warning Americans to take safety measures due to possible election violence before and after the repeat presidential election on October 17th.
They have been advised to avoid visiting at least six counties— Mandera, Wajir and Garissa in the northeast, along with Tana River, Lamu and parts of Kilifi in the coast.
Although Americans are not specifically targeted, the travel alert warned them of the possible outbreak of demonstrations and violence.
“Exercising caution and remaining aware of the security situation throughout the electoral period was in their best interests,” said the State Department.
However, another no-go area was Nairobi’s Eastleigh neighbourhood.
“There would be no elections if these reforms were not instituted and if the IEBC officials accused of bungling the August 8 poll were not sacked,” said Raila Odinga the NASA presidential candidate.
