The United States has issued a travel advisory for Kenya. In a statement on January 13, the US Embassy in Nairobi cited a Demonstration Alert, referring to social media posts calling for a protest near the embassy in the Gigiri area of Nairobi.
This planned demonstration is reportedly linked to the United States’ military action in Venezuela and was expected to take place on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
“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,” read their statement in part.
US Embassy Cautions Citizens
According to the embassy, there are no expectations that the protest would disrupt embassy operations.
“The United States Embassy does not expect that the protest will impact operations,” the statement noted.
However, US citizens were advised to remain cautious due to the possibility of gatherings in the area.
The United States Department of State urged individuals to monitor local media, avoid crowds and demonstrations, and maintain a low profile.
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Citizens were also advised to remain vigilant in their surroundings and inform friends or family of their safety.
United States Military Action In Venezuela
Recent United States military action in Venezuela occurred on January 3, 2026, when U.S. forces launched Operation Absolute Resolve.
This involved airstrikes on military infrastructure in and around Caracas, followed by a special operations raid that captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
They were flown to the United States, where they now face federal charges related to narcoterrorism, drug trafficking, and weapons possession in New York.
Maduro and Flores pleaded not guilty and are in custody.The Trump administration described the operation as a targeted law-enforcement action (with military support) to apprehend indicted fugitives, emphasising goals like disrupting drug flows and securing access to Venezuela’s oil resources.
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President Trump initially stated the United States would “run” Venezuela temporarily during a transition, though officials later clarified no full occupation was planned.
Reports indicate that at least 40–80 people were killed in the strikes, including civilians, Venezuelan security forces, and 32 Cuban personnel.
This sparked widespread protests against the United States’ intervention, both domestically and internationally, with critics calling it a violation of sovereignty, international law, and the UN Charter.
These protests highlighted themes like “Hands off Venezuela,” “No blood for oil,” and opposition to perceived imperialism.
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