Latest news:
We heard this morning that in Mombasa near the law courts that the police killed a young man because they were rioting to get into the courts to take one of their fellow Republicans. This is a group of local tribes trying to separate from the rest of Kenya along the coast. Things seem to be quiet now.
Last week late in the night at the local market 4 guards of m-pesa were hacked to death. This is less than a mile from us. No problems in our area. We pray this will all settle down.
Please pray for our travel back to USA on May 5th for our year of furlough. We will be traveling to raise funds to return to KENYA. You can contact us at: david.smith@agmd.org if you would like for us to come for a meeting. We need pledge support and also cash offering to return.
Love,
David & Beckie
SECURITY MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS
U.S. Embassy Nairobi
APRIL 23, 2012.
The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens residing in or visiting Kenya that the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has received credible information regarding a possible attack on Nairobi hotels and prominent Kenyan government buildings. Timing of the attack is not known, however, the Embassy has reason to believe that the potential attack is in the last stages of planning. The U.S. Embassy urges Americans to remain aware of their surroundings and vigilant of their personal security.
You can stay in touch and get Embassy updates by checking the website of the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi. You can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs website where you can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warning, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information. Follow us on Twitter and the Bureau of Consular Affairs page on Facebook as well, or you can download our free Smart Traveler iPhone App for travel information at your fingertips. If you don't have internet access, current information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada, or, for callers from other countries, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
All U.S. citizens in Kenya are urged to register online at the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Registering gives U.S. citizens access to updated information on travel and security within Kenya and makes it easier for the Embassy to contact citizens in case of emergency.
The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya is located on United Nations Avenue Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya , tel. +254-20-363-6000. The Consular Section of the Embassy may be reached at tel. +254(0)20-363-6622 or via email at Kenya_ACS@state.gov . For after-hours emergencies, please call +254-(0) 20-363-6170.
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