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Kenya


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (cholera outbreak in the Mandera district of north-eastern Kenya). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
On 28 February 2008 a power-sharing agreement was signed between President Kibaki and opposition leader Odinga. The reaction across Kenya to the proposed coalition government has been largely positive and peaceful. However the situation in Kenya remains fragile and tense in the aftermath of two months of violence and widespread displacement of communities, following the disputed election on 27 December 2007.


Large gatherings and demonstrations could still occur and should be avoided. Any rallies, even if advertised as peaceful, could potentially turn violent. On 28 February police fired tear gas to disperse dozens who had gathered to witness the signing of the power sharing agreement. See the Local Travel (Election related concerns) section of this advice for more details.


If you are currently in Kenya you should exercise caution and keep an eye on local media reports, including reports of further demonstrations and possible local curfews. You should seek advice locally either from your tour operator or the local authorities, particularly if you are contemplating visiting areas affected by election-related violence, such as Nakuru District (including Naivasha and Nakuru towns, and Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru National Parks). There are large numbers of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Nakuru district including in Naivasha town. This may become a flash-point for violence.


We advise against all but essential travel to the worst affected areas of Nairobi, including all township or slum areas, which are experiencing constant tension and periodic, unpredictable violent unrest. The worst incidents have been seen in Kibera, Mathare, Huruma, Kariobangi, Kawangware, and Eastleigh. There have also been incidents in the city centre, especially in and around Uhuru Park.


There is a high threat from terrorism in Kenya. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. Previous attacks have included a bomb attack on a hotel, which resulted in significant loss of life, and an unsuccessful attempt to bring down a civilian airliner in Mombasa. These attacks took place in the month leading up to the 2002 Parliamentary and Presidential elections in Kenya.


In 2007 204,644 British tourists visited Kenya (Source: Kenya Tourist Board). The main types of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in Kenya in 2007 were for: replacing lost or stolen passports (over 160 cases); dealing with arrests or detentions, for a variety of offences (23 cases); deaths, mainly from natural causes (17 cases); and hospitalisations, mainly due to road accidents (16 cases).


We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance for more details.
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