The British government has issued a new warning to its citizens citing possible chaos during President Uhuru Kenyatta's inauguration scheduled for Tuesday.
The United Kingdom (UK) noted that the political tensions are very high in the country and clashes and riots could spur up ahead of Mr Kenyatta's swearing-in.
British citizens have, therefore, been asked to be more vigilant and avoid traveling to regions where such kind of violence is likely to occur.
Owing to the ongoing political stalemate in Kenya, the UK noted that the demonstrations, riots and clashes are very possible in Kenya.
"The inauguration of President Kenyatta will take place in the Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on 28 November; political tensions are high and demonstrations and clashes are possible throughout the country.
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"Particularly in the Western region, you should exercise caution and, where possible, avoid traveling around areas where demonstrations may take place," the statement read.
In a conversation with Kenyans.co.ke, a senior official in the British High Commission confirmed the information as updated by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) on Thursday evening.
She further refuted reports on social media that the British government has issued a travel ban on Kenya.
"We have not imposed a travel ban, we have just asked the citizens to exercise constraint while in Kenya, you know there has been political tension in Kenya since the August 8 presidential election," she stated.
The inauguration of President Kenyatta will take place at the Kasarani stadium on November 28.
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