The UK government has issued a travel advisory for Kenya, cautioning its citizens against traveling to specific regions of the country due to security concerns.
The advisory, marked as the latest update to the terrorism section, suggests a potential threat to Kenya’s security that the foreign power may have intelligence on.
Britain specifically warned Britons against traveling to areas along the Kenya-Somalia border, Eastern Garrisa, Mandera, Lamu, and Tana River.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) also advised against all but essential travel within 15km of the coast between the Tana River and the Galana (Athi-Galana-Sabaki) River.
“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,” the statement emphasized.
However, it also highlighted the risk of invalidating travel insurance if individuals choose to travel against FCDO advice.
This advisory follows recent events, including the capture of a UN helicopter by al Shabaab militants after an emergency landing in an area controlled by the terror groups. It is believed that part of the crew was kidnapped, with two members managing to escape.
