The United States has warned its citizens against travelling to Kenya in an advisory issued on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.
In the advisory, the US noted that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Kenya over the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to the US, citizens from the Northern American country risk contracting Covid-19 in Kenya if they decide to travel during this time.
"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Kenya due to COVID-19, indicating a high level of COVID-19 in the country," the travel advisory read in part.
"Your risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms may be lower if you are fully vaccinated with an FDA-authorized vaccine," it continued.
Additionally, US citizens were advised against travelling to Eastleigh and Kibera areas. The advisory told Americans they risk being kidnapped in these areas.
Further, Americans were cautioned against travelling to Turkana and coastal areas near the Kenya-Somali border citing terrorism threats in these regions.
The advisory also blasted the National Police Service on their response to reports of crime and warned citizens to be careful when travelling anywhere at night.
"Violent crime, such as armed carjacking, mugging, home invasion, and kidnapping, can occur at any time. Local police are willing but often lack the capability to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents and terrorist attacks," the advisory stated.
This comes amid a ban on Kenya travellers by the United Kingdom. In an updated list on August 2021, Kenya was among countries in the UK's “Red List” amid concerns on the spread of new Covid-19 variants.
When President Uhuru Kenyatta and Kenyan delegates travelled to the UK, they underwent mandatory Covid-19 tests prior to flying out to London on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.
England defended the move, stating that it was adamant about protecting its Prime Minister, Boris Johnson and royal family members who would interact with Uhuru and his entourage.
