Current travel advisories for Kenya
Last Update: Friday, 15. February 2019 at 18:14
We advice caution when travelling to Kenya.
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Current situation : 2.6 / 5
Kenya is a country in Africa (Eastern Africa) with around 38 million citizens and a land mass of 582,650 km². We detected travel advisories from 7 sources for this country.
Bordering countries: 3.3 / 5
Kenya shares land borders with 5 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.3 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Somalia (5.0), Sudan (3.8), Ethiopia (2.9), Uganda with (2.6) and Tanzania with (2.4 of 5). See danger map of the region.
Single advisories / travel warnings
US American government
http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/kenya-travel-advisory.html
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Exercise increased caution in Kenya due to crime and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Do not travel to:
Kenya-Somalia border and some coastal areas due to terrorism.
Reconsider travel to:
Nairobi neighborhood of Eastleigh at all times and Old Town in Mombasa at night due to crime.
Violent crime, such as armed carjacking, mugging, home invasion, and kidnapping, can occur at any time. Local police are willing but often lack the capability to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents and terrorist attacks. Emergency medical and fire service is also limited.
Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting Kenyan and foreign government facilities, tourist locations, transportation hubs, and markets/shopping malls. Terrorist acts could include armed assaults, suicide operations, bomb/grenade attacks, and kidnappings.
Due to risks to civil aviation operating in the vicinity of the Kenyan-Somali border, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). For more information, U.S. citizens should consult Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices.
Read the Safety and Security section on the country information page.
Danger level: 2
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Canadian government
https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/kenya
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
The Canadian goverment suggests: Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Danger level: 2
Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
New Zealand government
https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/kenya
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Exercise increased caution elsewhere in Kenya due to the threat of terrorism and violent crime.
Danger level: 2
Exercise increased caution / Some Risk.
New Zealand government
https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/kenya
Regional warning: This advisory covers a specific region.
Brief summary:
Avoid non-essential travel along the A2 Highway north of Turbi and the Moyale border crossing due to sporadic civil unrest.
Avoid non-essential travel to Lamu county, coastal areas of Tana River and Kilifi counties north of Malindi due to the threat from terrorism and violent crime.
Avoid non-essential travel to the Eastleigh neighbourhood of Nairobi due to the threat from terrorism and violent crime.
Reisewarnstufe: 4
Avoid non-essential travel / High Risk.
New Zealand government
https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/kenya
Regional warning: This advisory covers a specific region.
Brief summary:
Do not travel to areas bordering Somalia due to the significant threat of terrorism, kidnapping and cross-border attacks. This includes Garissa county, Mandera county and with Somalia, including Kiwayu and coastal areas north of Pate Island.
Do not travel to the border areas with Ethiopia and South Sudan, with the exception of the A2 Highway and Moyale border crossing. Cross-border kidnapping and armed banditry make these border areas extremely unsafe.
Reisewarnstufe: 5
Do not travel / Extreme Risk.
Austrian government
https://www.bmeia.gv.at//reise-aufenthalt/reiseinformation/land/kenia/
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
The Austrian Government advises again travelling Kenia.
Danger level: 3
Regional Travel Warning.
Cypriot government
http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/mfa2016.nsf/travel_en.html
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Avoid non-essential travel to certain areas
Danger level: 3
Avoid non-essential travel to certain areas.
Maltese government
https://foreignaffairs.gov.mt/en/Pages/Travel-Advice.aspx
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
On January 15, 2019, at least 14 people died in a violent assault on the Dusit Hotel complex in the Westland district of Nairobi. Even though the Kenyan government has stated that the security operation in the Riverside area of Nairobi has been concluded, the Ministry strongly advises all those present in the country to exercise extreme caution and maintain a high alert when travelling to the country. It also essential to avoid manifestations and crowded places; follow the instructions of local authorities at all times and to keep track of the situation in the country by monitoring the media and news reports.
Danger level: 3
Exercise high degree of caution.
Irish government
https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/a-z-list-of-countries/kenya/
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
High degree of caution
Danger level: 3
High degree of caution.
If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information.
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Basic facts
- Citizens
- around 38 million
- Covering landmass
- 582,650 km²
- Electricity
- 240V - 50Hz
- Currency
- Shilling (KES)
- ISO 2-Letter Code
- KE
- Phone prefix
- +254
- Top Level Domain
- .ke
- Mobile frequencies (MHz)
- 900
Airports in Kenya (extern)
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