The United States Embassy in Nairobi has issued a warning of a planned demonstration near its premises, urging citizens to remain cautious.

In a notice on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the embassy outlined the nature of the planned activity, noting that it was aware of online calls for a protest near its location.

“There are reports on social media calling for a demonstration in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy on Wednesday, January 14, in protest of U.S. military action in Venezuela,” the notice read.

The embassy stated that it does not anticipate any disruption to its services but highlighted the importance of vigilance around such demonstrations.

“The U.S. Embassy does not expect that the protest will impact operations. The Department of State reminds citizens to exercise caution in the vicinity of any demonstrations,” the Embassy said.

As part of its advisory, the embassy issued a list of safety measures for US citizens who may be in or around the area during the planned protest.

“Monitor local media for updates; avoid crowds; avoid demonstrations; keep a low profile; notify friends and family of your safety; and be aware of your surroundings,” the notice further read.

Before the alert, there had been suggestions that groups like the Communist Party of Kenya (CPK) and the Kenya Left Alliance had previously issued public calls for the youth to hold demonstrations in solidarity with Venezuela.

In early January, a U.S military operation in Venezuela resulted in the capture of the President, Nicolas Maduro.

Moreover, activists in Kenya are also said to be coordinating with regional efforts, such as human rights groups addressing the militarisation of the upcoming elections in Uganda on January 15, 2026, framing these events as a broader struggle for African and global sovereignty.

Separately, this comes months after the embassy issued a security warning to foreigners and tourists in Kenya, cautioning them against visiting high-traffic areas due to terrorism threats.

In a statement on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, the embassy pointed to specific public places where the risks remain high. 

“Terrorist groups, such as al-Shabaab, are an ongoing and persistent threat not only in Kenya as a whole, but also in Nairobi. Locations such as hotels, embassies, restaurants, malls and markets, schools, police stations, places of worship, and other places frequented by foreigners and tourists continue to be attractive targets,” the statement read.

The embassy pointed out that the danger posed by extremist groups remains unpredictable and could occur without warning.

“Terrorist groups can attack with little to no warning. While attacks can occur at any time, concerns are heightened in proximity to anniversary dates of prior attacks such as August 7th, September 11th, September 21st Westgate Mall attack, and the October 7th Hamas attack against Israel,” the statement read.