Russian President Vladimir Putin's administration
has warned its citizens in Kenya of possible protests as the country goes to
the polls next month.
In a tweet, the Russian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday stated, “the
eve of the General Election, protests are possible.”;It also mentioned the
curfews being administered within the Northern regions of the country, some
parts of Lamu and Tana River regions.
The warning comes days after the UK government issued a
similar warning to its citizens, a follow up to another notice issued on June
16.
Other countries that have also put their citizens on notice
with regard to Kenya's election include the United States, Sweden, Spain,
France and Australia.
“Avoid political rallies and protests as they may quickly
turn violent,” Australia’s department of foreign affairs mentions on
its website.
The Swedish Government Federal Council also cautioned of
possible renewed violence in the country and urged its citizens to keep away from
protests and to follow the instructions of the local authorities on its websites.
For France, the notice was issued on June 28, Spain on
January 24 and the US travel advisory, though not updated, is still valid until
the 31st of August.
The Canadian Nation’s travel instructions were updated on
July 13th.
The warnings come even as the Kenyan Government continues to
tighten security measures as well as carry out an overall emphasis on peaceful
campaigns and secure elections.
Russia Now Issues Warning On Kenya.
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