Kenya has issued a travel advisory urging citizens to suspend travel to Uganda via the Busia and Malaba border points due to safety concerns following Uganda's general election held on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Busia County Commissioner Stephen Orinda cited potential post-election instability, referencing tragic incidents involving Kenyans during Tanzania's October 2025 elections.

• The travel advisory was issued on Friday, January 16, 2026, by Busia County Commissioner Stephen Orinda.
• The warning follows Uganda's general election, with provisional results showing Museveni leading at 75.38 per cent and Bobi Wine at 20.71 per cent.
• The advisory highlights severe disruptions in Uganda, including cut-off communication networks and numerous roadblocks, as reported by returning travelers.
• Orinda referenced the October 2025 Tanzania elections where at least two Kenyans, including John Ogutu and Albert Kamala, were confirmed killed during post-election violence.
• International bodies like the United Nations warned against violence and repression in Uganda on January 9, 2026.