Tourists continue to be “attractive targets” as terrorists plan attacks in Kenya.
The warning issued by the US Embassy in Nairobi was highlighted in revised Foreign Office travel advice for the African country on Thursday.
The US alert said: “Locations frequented by US citizens and other foreigners and tourists in Nairobi and elsewhere in Kenya continue to be attractive targets to terrorists planning to conduct potentially imminent attacks.
“Terrorist groups could attack with little or no warning, targeting hotels, embassies, restaurants, malls and markets, schools, police stations, places of worship, and other places frequented by foreigners and tourists.
“The government of Kenya has increased counter-terrorism patrols.”
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office updated its advise to say: “British nationals are advised to be extremely vigilant in these areas.
“Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Kenya.
“There is a heightened threat of terrorism, including terrorist kidnappings, across Kenya.
“Attacks, including terrorist kidnappings, could target westerners, including British nationals.
“Attacks could occur at any time, including around religious or other public holidays or celebrations.
“Attacks could be indiscriminate in places frequented by foreigners including hotels, bars, restaurants, sports bars and nightclubs, sporting events, supermarkets, shopping centres, commercial buildings, coastal areas including beaches, government buildings including embassies, airports, buses, trains and other transport hubs.
“Places of worship including churches and mosques have also been targeted. You should avoid regular patterns of movement and aim to travel during daylight hours.”