U.S. Embassy Nairobi issued the following Warden Message on November 13:

Earlier this week, armed groups based in Somalia crossed into Kenya near El Wak and kidnapped two Westerners. In response to this event, travel by U.S. Embassy personnel to border areas of Kenya northeast of the town of Wajir has been restricted until further notice. Private American citizens are strongly cautioned against unnecessary travel to that area.

American Citizen Services Unit
Consular Section
U.S. Embassy Nairobi
Tel: ( 254) 20 375 3704
Fax:( 254) 20 363 6410
Email: [email protected]
Embassy Telephone Number (254) 20 363 6170