Dear Friends

Welcome to this week’s security update. This is a free, weekly service to help raise community awareness about local crime. All information is gathered from reputable sources. Some information is passed on from those that have experienced security incidents first hand and want to share it to help others. However, it is not to be considered a comprehensive report.

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Incidents Reported from Members of the Community:

11 January, 2012 - Attempted Carjacking – Langata By-Pass.  A woman was traveling from Wilson Airport to the Lenana Forest Centre on the By-Pass road today at 5:15pm. There were a lot of vehicles going both directions on the road. However, as she crested a hill, 3 men armed with pistols appeared in the road and tried to stop her. She decided to drive at them with speed, and they jumped out of the way before firing any shots.

Please remember: It’s very tempting to use these by-passes during rush hour times when the roads are jammed with traffic. Most people think that since there are a lot of vehicles using these roads during busy times of the day, that they will be OK. However, this incident is a prime example of why this by-pass road should be avoided at all times.

10 January, 2012 – Armed Robbbery – Uhuru Highway near the Intercontinental Hotel. Two men were stuck in traffic at 8pm when two men with coats appeared either side of the vehicle, one at the passenger door and one at the driver’s door. They got close to the vehicle and opened their jackets showing pistols. They demanded that the occupants of the vehicle open the windows and proceeded to rob them of mobile phones, computers and cash.

Of Interest…

Warning by the U.S. Embassy – 09 January, 2012
“This message is to remind U.S. citizens residing in or visiting Kenya that the Emergency Message issued on December 1, 2011 regarding security in Kenya is still in effect. U.S. citizens should report suspicious activity to the U.S Embassy at 20-363-6170 or Kenya_ACS@state.gov. The December 1st message is repeated below for your convenience:

“‘This message is to inform U.S. citizens residing in or visiting Kenya that the U.S. Embassy in Kenya continues to receive information of potential threats directed at prominent Kenyan facilities and areas where foreigners are known to frequently congregate, such as malls and night clubs. Recent kidnappings, cross-border military actions, and threats of retaliation have also increased security concerns along the land and maritime Kenya-Somalia border. U.S. citizens planning to visit Kenya are encouraged to exercise caution and to maintain situational awareness at all times, and to especially avoid beaches at night.

“‘The U.S. Embassy has restricted travel by U.S. government officials and their dependents to El Wak, Wajir, Garissa, Dadaab, Mandera, Liboi and Lamu. The U.S. Embassy has also taken measures to limit non-essential U.S. official travel to Kenya. Although these restrictions do not apply to travelers not associated with the U.S. government, private U.S. citizens should be take these measures into account when planning their travel, and seriously consider deferring travel at this time. All travel restrictions are reviewed on a regular basis and subject to modification.”

The British Foreign Commonwealth Office Travel Summary updated on 11 January states the following:

The Kenyan authorities have alterted the public to a heightened threat from terrorist attacks in Nairobi. We believe that terrorists may be in the final stages of planning attacks. Attacks could be indiscriminate and target Kenyan institutions as well as places where expatriates and foreign travellers gather, such as hotels, shopping centres and beaches. We strongly advise British naitonals to exercise extra vigilance and caution in plublic places and public events.

KK SECURITY UPDATE: 05 January, 2012 Edition

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Useful information: 

Kenya Police Telephone Numbers 2010. To download the revised list of Kenya Police Station phone numbers and emergency numbers that have been tested, click on the following link: http://www.glenedmunds.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=174%3Apolice&catid=50%3Auseful-info&Itemid=1 Numbers in red were working (when this was posted), while the ones in black give a recording that they are out of order. Please note that Kenyan numbers go out of order on a regular basis, so it’s best to test the Police Station numbers that are closest to you.

Kenya Traffic Act – Due to popular request, you can now download this in PDF format. Click on the following link, then scroll to the bottom of the page and download the PDF: www.glenedmunds.com/index.php

Know Your Rights – Transparency International-Kenya believes that information is the most powerful tool that citizens can use to fight corruption and access public services and entitlements. Download this in PDF format and keep in your car: www.glenedmunds.com/index.php

If you would like more information about our company or our driving/security courses please refer to our website: www.GlenEdmunds.com. When logged on you, you can add comments to the blog, find tips on security, driving and basic mechanics, read informative articles and much more!

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Kind regards,

Kim

Mrs. Kim Edmunds
Managing Director

Dear Friends
Welcome to this week’s security update. This is a free, weekly service to help raise community awareness about local crime. All information is gathered from reputable sources. Some information is passed on from those that have experienced security incidents first hand and want to share it to help others. However, it is not to be considered a comprehensive report.

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GENERAL SECURITY TIP:

Hand Bags At Restaurants

A woman had her hand bag snatched from under a table at an outside restuarant at Uchumi Supermarket near Wilson Airport last Friday afternoon. She thought that since it was under the table that it was safe.  Her car keys, credit cards, money, mobile phone, etc were all in her handbag.

Tips:

• Consider putting one of your legs through the strap of your bag if you think putting it under the table is the best option.
• Put the thigh part of your leg over your hand bag when sitting at a table in an outdoor cafe – although not terribly comfortable, it makes your bag very difficult to get to.
• Try to keep your handbag and valuables out of site at all times.
• Don’t take an expensive bag out shopping with you. Have cheaper bags for shopping or dining at outside cafe’s.
• If you’re concerned about products inside your handbag being taken, just don’t take them with you. If you’re just popping to the stores you most likely don’t require half the contents of your handbag. Lock them in secure place at your residence instead.
• If you need to take valuable with you, divide them up on your person.
• Don’t keep your car keys in your hand bag.
• Consider buying a security pouch that you can conceal and keep close to your body for items such as money, credit cards, ATM cards, etc. Money belts are also useful.
• Don’t keep any kind of documents in your bag that have your physical address on it.
• Have a password for your smart phone so that emails, addresses, etc can not be compromised. Using simple codes such as 0000 or 1234 are not good enough.

KK SECURITY UPDATE: 10 November, 2011 Edition

To read this edition in it’s entirety, please log onto: http://www.glenedmunds.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=180:kk-weekly-security-update&catid=50:useful-info. Please note that the most recent edition is not available at this time.

Have a security incident that you would like to share?
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You can also visit us on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Glen-Edmunds-Performance-Driving-School/173256730268.

Of Interest…

Kenya Police Telephone Numbers 2010. To download the revised list of Kenya Police Station phone numbers and emergency numbers that have been tested, click on the following link: http://www.glenedmunds.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=174%3Apolice&catid=50%3Auseful-info&Itemid=1 Numbers in red were working (when this was posted), while the ones in black give a recording that they are out of order. Please note that Kenyan numbers go out of order on a regular basis, so it’s best to test the Police Station numbers that are closest to you.

Kenya Traffic Act – Due to popular request, you can now download this in PDF format. Click on the following link, then scroll to the bottom of the page and download the PDF: www.glenedmunds.com/index.php

Know Your Rights – Transparency International-Kenya believes that information is the most powerful tool that citizens can use to fight corruption and access public services and entitlements. Download this in PDF format and keep in your car: www.glenedmunds.com/index.php

If you would like more information about our company or our driving/security courses please refer to our website: www.GlenEdmunds.com. When logged on you, you can add comments to the blog, find tips on security, driving and basic mechanics, read informative articles and much more!

If you or your company would like to sponsor this update, please contact me.

Kind regards,

Kim

Mrs. Kim Edmunds
Managing Director

GENERAL SECURITY TIP:

Safety in Traffic Jams

As traffic jams become more and more a part of daily life in Nairobi, it’s important to note that thugs are taking advantage of this. It’s easy to become complacent and even bored while waiting for traffic to move. Below are general safety tips to consider:

1. Keep your doors locked at all times
2. Keep your windows up. If its’ hot and you don’t have air conditioning crack the windows enough to allow air to get in, but not enought for a hand or arm to fit through.
3. Do not read the newspaper or text or answer emails on your phone. Thugs look for targets that aren’t paying attention. It’s best to constantly monitor what is going on around you and be aware at all times. If you have a driver, make sure he is also alert and observing his surroundings.
4. There are a lot of hawkers that are legitimately selling things in the traffic. However, there are also reports of thugs posing as hawkers in order to get you to roll your window down in order to rob you. If you do decide to buy something,  put your window down just low enough to make the transaction and then roll it up again.
5. If someone bumps your vehicle and pushes the side mirror in, do not roll your window down and push it out again. This is an old ruse used by thugs to gain access to your vehicle.
6. Keep all valuables out of site.

KK SECURITY UPDATE: 24 October, 2011 Edition

To read this edition in it’s entirety, please log onto: http://www.glenedmunds.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=180:kk-weekly-security-update&catid=50:useful-info. Please note that the most recent edition is not available at this time.

Have a security incident that you would like to share?
Visit our blog and let us know http://glenedmunds.com/blog/or send an email to info@performance.co.ke. Your name will be kept confidential in any reports passed on.

You can also visit us on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Glen-Edmunds-Performance-Driving-School/173256730268.

Of Interest…

Kenya Police Telephone Numbers 2010. To download the revised list of Kenya Police Station phone numbers and emergency numbers that have been tested, click on the following link: http://www.glenedmunds.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=174%3Apolice&catid=50%3Auseful-info&Itemid=1 Numbers in red were working (when this was posted), while the ones in black give a recording that they are out of order. Please note that Kenyan numbers go out of order on a regular basis, so it’s best to test the Police Station numbers that are closest to you.

Kenya Traffic Act – Due to popular request, you can now download this in PDF format. Click on the following link, then scroll to the bottom of the page and download the PDF: www.glenedmunds.com/index.php

Know Your Rights – Transparency International-Kenya believes that information is the most powerful tool that citizens can use to fight corruption and access public services and entitlements. Download this in PDF format and keep in your car: www.glenedmunds.com/index.php

If you would like more information about our company or our driving/security courses please refer to our website: www.GlenEdmunds.com. When logged on you, you can add comments to the blog, find tips on security, driving and basic mechanics, read informative articles and much more!

If you or your company would like to sponsor this update, please contact me.

Kind regards,

Kim