Explosion in Nairobi...... Potential to be Explosive

Yesterday's explosion in the Nairobi CBD has been reported by Kenyan Police as having been conducted by anti government elements.

In the lead up to elections in Kenya the attack was proof of a porous security architecture that is concerning Kenyan society. The general feeling in the City is one of concern. Recent hand grenade attacks (2) last Saturday is testing the confidence of the Kenyan people in their security forces.

The additional pressure of elections, and the associated build up, has the real potential to be a fuel source for additional anti government violence seeking to discredit the national government.

Heightened Terrorist Threat- Nairobi

The US Embassy in Nairobi has issued a warning  regarding a potential terrorist attack against Nairobi hotels and/ or key government buildings. Officials said that they had received "credible information" that such an attack is "in the last stages of planning". 

We warn travelers to (re)assess their travel arrangements. These warnings, while common, will increase local security arrangements (and hence tensions) around government facilities and public areas such as hotels, shopping centers, clubs, restaurants, markets and transportation hubs. 

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