The United Kingdom Government on Thursday, June 22, updated its travel advisory for its citizen planning to visit Kenya with a key focus on terror risks in 6 areas.
In a statement, UK nationals were advised against non-essential travel to Mandera County (excluding Mandera West sub-county) and Lamu County (excluding Lamu Island and Manda Island).
Other areas included in the list were the Eastern part of Garissa County, some parts of Tana River County, 60km of the Kenya-Somali border and areas near Tana River.
"The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all but essential travel to within 15km of the coast from the Tana River down to the Galana (Athi-Galana-Sabaki) River," read the statement in part.
Some potential incidents the foreigners were warned of were terror attacks and kidnappings by terrorists.
Additionally, the UK also cautioned its citizens over the re-emergence of protests by the opposition.
"In the past, demonstrations in Kenya have resulted in clashes between the police and demonstrators. Avoid protests and political gatherings.
"Protests can occur in different places. Be alert to media coverage and if you see a large crowd, move away from the area. Some workplaces and schools may be closed on these days," read the statement in part.
The travel advisory was updated hours after Azimio la Umoja announced a rally to be held in Kamkunji Grounds on Tuesday, June 27.
The opposition indicated that they would engage with their supporters on the way forward following the passing of the Finance Bill 2023 and reading of the 2023/24 Budget Estimates.
"We also learnt the hard way that this illegitimate regime can ignore the people, their feelings, fears, circumstances, hopes and aspirations and force its agenda on them.
"That is what Ruto and his Kenya Kwanza followers did with the passage of the Finance Bill, 2023. Ignoring the wishes of a majority of Kenyans signals the era of dictatorship," read the statement in part.
