Military Operations Near Mt. Elgon

Warden Message
Kampala, Uganda
March 17, 2008

The U.S. Embassy in Kampala wishes to advise American citizens of ongoing military operations in the area of Mt. Elgon National Park in eastern Uganda.  Ugandan military and security officials have increased troop deployments and patrols in the area due to Kenyan military operations against the Sabaot Land Defence Force (SLDF) militia group on the Kenyan side of the border.  The Ugandan increase in military activity is due to concern that some armed militia members may attempt to enter Uganda and seek refuge in the Mt. Elgon area.  American citizens should avoid travel to Mt. Elgon National Park while military operations continue. 

American citizens with questions or concerns may telephone the consular section of the U.S. Embassy in Kampala at (256) (0) (414) 306 001 or (256) (0) (414) 259 791.  In the case of an emergency outside business hours, or during any suspension of public services, American citizens may reach the embassy duty officer at the same numbers.

American citizens are advised to register and update their contact information with the U.S. Embassy in Kampala.  The U.S. Embassy is located at Plot 1577 Ggaba Road.  The phone number is (256) (0) (414) 306 001 or (256) (0) (414) 259 791, fax (256) (0) (414) 258 451, email: KampalaUSCitizen@state.gov, and travel registration website: https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/.  

For the latest security information, Americans living or traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs internet website at: http://travel.state.gov/, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Alerts, Travel Warnings, and Country Specific Information can be found.  Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S. and Canada, or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.  These numbers are available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. Federal Holidays).