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Safety & alerts — Kenya

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Level 2

Exercise increased caution

Updated to include a risk indicator for health and to reflect additional safety and security information. Do Not Travel to: Kenya-Somalia border counties (Garissa, Wajir, Mandera), Tana River County, and coastal areas north of Malindi due to terrorism and kidnapping; West Pokot and western Turkana County due to banditry; Parts of Marsabit and Turkana Counties within 30 miles (50 kilometers) of the

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eTA — required before travelRequired📄 Entry & DocsKenya replaced visas with an Electronic Travel Authorization (since Jan 2024). EVERY visitor must apply online before departure. EAC citizens are exempt.Source · etakenya.go.ke (official)official site
Passport valid 6+ monthsRequired📄 Entry & DocsYour passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
Yellow fever certificateRequired💉 HealthRequired if you’re arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission; recommended otherwise. Carry the certificate.Source · WHO / consult a travel clinic
Google Maps (offline)Recommended Must-have appsDownload Nairobi/your regions offline — data can drop outside cities.
WhatsAppRecommended Must-have appsThe default way businesses, guides and hosts communicate in Kenya.
Proof of onward travelRecommended📄 Entry & DocsA return/onward ticket is sometimes requested on arrival.
Malaria preventionRecommended💉 HealthRisk at the coast and around Lake Victoria (low in Nairobi’s highlands). Ask a doctor about prophylaxis + use repellent.
Routine + Hep A / TyphoidRecommended💉 HealthBe up to date on routine vaccines; Hepatitis A and Typhoid are commonly advised for Kenya.
Travel insuranceRecommended💉 HealthCover medical care and evacuation (useful for safaris and remote areas).
GlovoGood to know Must-have appsFood and grocery delivery in Nairobi and other big towns.official site
Drink bottled / filtered waterGood to know💉 HealthTap water isn’t reliably potable — stick to sealed or filtered water.
Last reviewed 2026-07-09. Entry, health and safety rules change — always confirm with official sources (and a travel clinic for vaccines) before you travel.
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