Posts on social media are encouraging participation in a "National Day of Remembrance to Demand Justice" for those who lost their lives during the 2024 protests. These calls include countrywide marches across all 47 counties, scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25. Additionally, vigils and gatherings are planned in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) on June 24 and 25. There is also the possibility of demonstrations occurring throughout the following week with little advance notice.
The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has issued guidance for U.S. citizens in Kenya regarding these events. The embassy advises avoiding crowds and the Central Business District of Nairobi, monitoring local media for updates, keeping vehicle doors locked and windows rolled up, notifying friends and family of one's whereabouts and safety, reviewing personal security plans, and carrying a copy of one's U.S. passport with a current Kenyan visa.
For assistance, U.S. citizens can contact the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi located at United Nations Avenue, Gigiri or call +254 (0) 20 363 6451. Additional contact options include reaching out to U.S. Citizen Services via the embassy's website or contacting the State Department's Consular Affairs at +1-888-407-4747 from the United States or Canada, or +1-202-501-4444 from overseas.
U.S. citizens are encouraged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and follow updates on social media platforms Facebook and X via @USEmbassyKenya and @CDCKenya.