Kenya: UK Warns Against Travel to Parts of Kenya As Ebola Case Detected
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United Kingdom has retained its travel warnings for parts of Kenya, advising British nationals against all travel to several areas and against all but essential travel to others.
The United Kingdom has maintained its travel warnings for certain parts of Kenya, urging British nationals to avoid travel to several regions. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) updated its advisory on October 7, 2026, and the information remains current. The new guidance primarily focuses on the risk of terrorism from groups based in Somalia, affecting areas such as Mandera County, Tarbaj, Wajir East constituencies, and parts of Wajir within 60 kilometers of the Kenya-Somalia border.
Garissa County is also included in the warning, with exceptions for Garissa Town, Lagdera constituency, and some areas north and west of the main road. Additionally, Lamu County, except for Lamu Island and Manda Island, is listed under the "all travel" warning. The UK government's primary concern is the risk of terrorism, rather than the Ebola outbreak, which Kenya is currently handling.
The FCDO has not broadened its existing regional security warnings for the travel advisory. British travelers should carefully review the full Kenya travel advisory before planning their trip, as travel insurance policies may be affected by disregard for the FCDO's recommendations.
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