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US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States28 July 2026

Kenya - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

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There was no change to the advisory level. The “other” risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Increased Risk Areas: Do Not Travel to the Nairobi neighborhoods of Eastleigh and Kibera due to risk of crime and kidnapping . Do Not Travel to the counties of Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Lamu, Tana River (except Tsavo National Park), Kilifi (north of highway C103), and coastal areas north of Malindi , due to risk of kidnapping and terrorism . Do Not Travel to West Pokot County and western Turkana County due to risk of crime . Do Not Travel to Marsabit and Turkana Counties within 30 mile
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