UK Gov’t warns its citizens against visiting parts of Kenya

The British government, through its Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FDO), has cautioned its citizens travelling to Kenya against visiting certain parts of the country.

The United Kingdom advised its nationals to take into consideration its travel advisory when visiting most parts of Kenya, but went ahead to ostensibly warn them against visiting specific parts of the country unless absolutely necessary.

In a travel advisory published on the government’s website on Saturday, the UK warned against all but essential travel to areas within 60km of Kenya’s border with Somalia.

It also advised against non-essential trips to eastern Garissa County, as well as the entire Mandera County excluding Mandera West sub-county.

The British government further advised its citizens to only visit the Lamu and Manda islands when travelling to Lamu County, but avoid everywhere else within the devolved unit.

“FCDO advises against all but essential travel to within 15km of the coast between the Tana River and the Galana (Athi-Galana-Sabaki) River,” read the statement.

"No travel can be guaranteed safe. If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.”

It however added: “Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice.”