🇰🇪 Is Kenya safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Kenya: 40 diplomatic missions from 39 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Nov 14, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Kenya
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Travelling against UK government advice may invalidate your travel insurance
- Check that your policy covers your planned itinerary, activities and emergency costs
- During rainy seasons, check with agencies and transport or lodging providers that your trip can go ahead as planned
Risk areas and situations
- Do not travel to Mandera County, Tarbaj and Wajir East constituencies, or within 60km of the Somalia border
- Do not travel to Garissa County, except Garissa Town, Lagdera constituency and specified Balambala areas
- Do not travel to Lamu County, except Lamu Island and Manda Island: terrorism risk from Somalia-based groups
- Essential travel only: Garissa Town, Tana River County north of Tana River up to Saka
- Protests are frequent in Nairobi and other cities and can turn violent; avoid political gatherings and protest areas
- Kenya reported a fatal imported Ebola case from DR Congo on 6 Oct 2026; authorities have introduced control protocols
- Heavy rains and floods are common in April and May, including Nairobi and national parks
- Travel with caution and avoid certain zones
Health
- WHO declared the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak an international emergency in May 2026; follow official updates and hygiene advice
Emergency numbers in Kenya
Embassies and consulates in Kenya
40 diplomatic missions from 39 countries, across 2 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | 2 | Mombasa, Nairobi |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | Nairobi |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | 1 | Nairobi |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 1 | Nairobi |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 1 | Nairobi |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 1 | Nairobi |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | 1 | Nairobi |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 1 | Nairobi |
| 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso | 1 | Nairobi |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Nairobi |
| 🇧🇾 Belarus | 1 | Nairobi |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | Nairobi |
…and 27 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Kenya is Swahili. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Swahili, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kenya safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Kenya is 2.5/4 (High risk, level 3 of 4) as of Nov 14, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Kenya?
The general emergency number in Kenya is 999. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Kenya?
Telcomia tracks 40 diplomatic missions from 39 countries in Kenya, across 2 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.