Yes, the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has advised its citizens against travelling to Kisumu during election season.

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US embassy in Nairobi warns Americans against traveling to Kisumu during elections; says election-related demonstrations may occur.

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The iVerify Network of Fact-Checking Desks has fact-checked this content and established that it is True.

To arrive to this conclusion, the iVerify Network of Fact-Checking Desks has conducted the following process. We checked the official website of the United States Embassy in Kenya and discovered that on August 2, 2022 they had published a notice that U.S. citizens should maintain vigilance at all time.

“Out of an abundance of caution, the Embassy has imposed movement restrictions on personnel in Kisumu. The State Department reminds US citizens of the continued need for sustained vigilance,” part of the security alert noted.

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Statement from the United States Embassy in Nairobi

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