US ambassador to Kenya assures US citizens of SAFETY during March 4th polls

US envoy Robert Godec to Kenya has assured US citizens living in the country that they face no active threat to their lives in the upcoming March 4^th elections.

Godec however warned the Americans that the Kenyan situation remains fluid and may change at any moment in the run up to the election. Sources confirm that more that 500 US citizens attended the meeting at the US envoy’s residence in Muthaiga.

Godec also reiterated that the US would let Kenyans make up their own minds at the ballot;

"At the end of the day," he said, "the responsibility for this election rests squarely on Kenyan shoulders."

Embassy spokesman Christopher Snipes later confirmed that the US has not advised its citizens living in Kenyan to leave the country due to the possibility of violence.

Snipe also advised the Americans to prepare "shelter in place for 72 hours."

Embassy Consul General Elizabeth Jordan echoed Snipe’s statement saying there is "no credible threats against Americans."

 "The political situation in Kenya is volatile and could change overnight,” she added.

Regional Security Officer Marian Cotter for his part warned that there is a possibility that "common criminals could also take advantage of civil disorder to commit crimes while police resources are stretched."