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The U.S.State Department has escalated its travel warning for anEast African nationpopular for its wildlife safaris, urging Americans to reconsider visiting amid heightened health concerns and ongoing security threats.
The State Department on Monday raised its travel advisory for Kenya from Level 2, “Exercise Increased Caution,” to Level 3, “Reconsider Travel.”
Health risks and crime were cited among the reasons for the advisory, along with civil unrest, kidnapping, terrorism and traffic safety concerns.
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“Prepare a will,” the advisory added.“Establish a proof of life protocol with your loved ones.”
Americans are urged to avoid certain neighborhoods in Nairobi and several counties across the country due to risks of crime, kidnapping and terrorism — as well as areas near the Ethiopian border due to unrest.
The U.S.State Department raised its travel advisory for Kenya to Level 3, urging Americans to reconsider visiting amid health and security concerns.(Xie Jianfei/Xinhua via Getty Images)
In its broader warning about the country, State Department officials said that violent crime “can occur at any time,” noting that petty crime “is common”throughout Kenya.
The advisory also noted that solo travelers should exercise caution, and that some Americans have been sexually assaulted in bars,resorts and hotels.
“Local police often are unable to respond effectively to crimes,” the advisory said.
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The State Department also warned that Americans frequently fall victim to investment scams involvinggold and other high-value commodities, with Kenyan authorities unlikely to help victims recover their losses.
“Property disputes are common in Kenya,” added the warning.
A popular East African destination known for its wildlife safaris, Kenya is facing a heightened U.S.travel warning over crime and other risks.(Simon Maina/AFP via Getty Images)
“Americans who have bought land,churchesand businesses have lost their investments or been pushed off the property by locals who claim the land or business.”
Medical services in Kenya are limited, particularly in rural areas, with some facilities lacking essential medicines and equipment.
“Except for a few private medical facilities based in the large urban centers with enhanced capability, many health issues may require medical evacuation at your own expense,” officials said.“Medical facilities will usually deny service if payment is not made upfront.”
The advisory also warned that protests can turn violent — with demonstrators previously attacking vehicles carrying Americans, includingsafari vehiclesand motorcycle taxis.
Kenya attracted approximately 2.7 million international visitors in 2025, with travelers from the Americas accounting for 14% of arrivals.(Julio Etchart/ullstein bild via Getty Images)
Americans are urged to stay alert intourist spots, keep a low profile and avoid demonstrations and crowds while visiting the country.
Kenya is known around the world for its wildlife safaris, picturesque savannas andnational parks, which all draw millions of international tourists each year.
The country attracted approximately 2.7 million international visitors in 2025, with travelers from the Americas accounting for 14% of arrivals, according to government tourism figures.
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Similar warnings have been issued for other popular international travel destinations.
U.S.officials warned that violent crime can occur at any time in Kenya, seen above, while petty crime remains common throughout the country. (Xie Jianfei/Xinhua )
Last month, the State Department updated itstravel advisory for Peru, warning Americans about crime, civil unrest, kidnapping and terrorism.
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