The US Embassy in Nairobi has issued a security notice on possible terrorist strikes in Nairobi and other parts of the country.

The Embassy stated on Friday urging its residents to exercise caution when visiting recreational facilities and other busy venues frequented by foreigners and visitors.

PHOTO | COURTESY U.S Embassy Issues Security Alert Over Suspected Terror Attack

The American Embassy also stated that hotels, embassies, restaurants, malls and markets, schools, police stations, and places of worship could all be targets for terrorists.

Did you read this?

  1. 'It Will Be A Permanent War,' CS Kindiki Says On Gov't Fight Against Drugs
  2. Police Officer, Three Others Killed In A Suspected Terrorist Attack
  3. Five Dead After Small Plane Crashed Near A Highway In Nashville

"Locations frequented by U.S. 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," the statement said in part.

PHOTO | COURTESY USA Ambassador Meg Whitman

"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 announcement comes as suspected Al Shabaab militants have slain dozens of civilians and police officers in Northern Kenya.