NAIROBI, Kenya — The United States has amended a travel advisory that cautioned against travel to parts of Kenya, saying threats of violence have “dramatically receded” following a political power-sharing deal.
A deeply flawed Dec. 27 presidential election unleashed weeks of violence that killed more than 1,000 people and tarnished Kenya’s reputation as one of Africa’s most stable and tourist-friendly countries. After weeks of bloodshed and mounting international pressure, President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga agreed last month to share power.
“Threats of political demonstrations and violence have dramatically receded,” the State Department said Friday. The temporary suspension of the Peace Corps program in Kenya also was under review.
The United States still urged caution, recommending that Americans living in or traveling to Kenya “evaluate their personal security situation in light of continuing, potential threats from terrorism and crime.”
The Associated Press
