The Foreign Office is warning of unrest and increased tension in the Mombasa area of Kenya following the death of a prominent cleric.
It warned British visitors of the possibility of further disturbances in the seaside city, where several people have been killed in recent months. It said Britons in Mombasa should follow local news, look out for further updates to the FCO travel advice and "remain vigilant at all times".
The warning came after explosions in a suburb of the capital Nairobi on Monday, which caused a number of deaths and many injuries.
A number of worshippers were killed during an attack on a church in Likoni, Mombasa on Sunday March 23.
"There is a possibility of further disturbances in the Mombasa area," said the Foreign Office. " Likoni is the area where the ferry runs from Mombasa to Southern beach and tourist resorts".
On March 17, a large Improvised Explosive Device, together with some weapons, were found in a car impounded by police in Mombasa.
Local media are reporting that Kenyan police believe there may be additional similar bombs in the wider region and are pursuing these threats.
On February 2, police raided the Musa mosque in Majengo district of Mombasa, resulting in several deaths.
A small explosion took place at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on January 16. There were no reported casualties. Airport services were not affected.
On 12 December 2013 a failed grenade attack on a vehicle took place in the Likoni area of Mombasa.
On January 1 a number of people were injured in a grenade attack on a nightclub in Diani, near Mombasa.
