The United Kingdom has updated its travel advice for Kenya, warning travellers about security risks in parts of the country while highlighting new measures taken by the Kenyan Government following the detection of Ebola.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its Kenya travel advisory on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, with new information on the Ebola situation and the government’s response to the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The advisory, however, maintains existing warnings against travel to several areas, mainly along the Kenya-Somalia border and parts of the northern and eastern coast, because of the risk of terrorism.
The FCDO advises against all travel to Mandera County and Tarbaj and Wajir East constituencies in Wajir County, except Wajir Town.
It also warns against travel to parts of Wajir County within 60 kilometres of the Kenya-Somalia border.
In Garissa County, the UK advises against all travel except to Garissa Town, Lagdera constituency and specified areas of Balambala constituency.
The warning also covers Lamu County, with Lamu Island and Manda Island excluded from the restriction.
Areas under essential-travel warning
The UK advises against all but essential travel to Garissa Town, Tana River County north of the Tana River up to Saka, and areas within 15 kilometres of the coast between the Tana River and Galana (Athi-Galana-Sabaki) River.
The FCDO said travellers should carefully consider the risks associated with their destination before travelling.
It further warned that travel insurance could be invalidated if a person travels against FCDO advice.
“If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance,” the advisory states, adding that insurance should cover a traveller’s itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses.
Ebola situation
The FCDO said the new information on its health page details the measures being taken by the Kenyan Government in response to the Ebola threat.
The UK also reminded travellers that no travel can be guaranteed to be completely safe and urged them to read the full travel guidance before visiting Kenya.
The advisory covers security, health and other risks that could affect British nationals travelling to or living in Kenya.
The latest guidance was published and updated on October 7, 2026.
