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December 2, 2025
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UK issues travel advisory on visits to parts of Kenya

UK issues travel advisory on visits to parts of Kenya

The UK attributed its caution to the continued threat of terrorism from Somalia-based groups. British nationals were urged to avoid all travel to Mandera County; Tarbaj and Wajir East constituencies in Wajir County, except Wajir Town; and all areas of Wajir County within 60 kilom..

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The United Kingdom has issued a fresh travel advisory, cautioning its citizens against non-essential visits to several regions in Kenya due to heightened security risks from terrorist groups operating from neighboring Somalia.

  • The UK's Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) urges Britons to avoid all travel to areas along the Kenya–Somalia border and parts of the northern coast.
  • Specific areas listed under the strictest warning include Mandera County, Tarbaj and Wajir East constituencies in Wajir County, and all areas within 60 kilometers of the Somalia border.
  • The advisory cites persistent threats posed by al-Shabaab militants, who have carried out sporadic attacks on security installations and civilian targets, and is the third travel advisory issued by the UK within weeks.

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