U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionin Kenya due to risk of crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, health, and traffic safety. Some areas have increased risk.
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Is Kenya safe? 🇰🇪
Africa · Updated
As of September 2026, Kenya scores 55/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Kenya Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 8 Kenya destinations assessed, Diani Beach scores highest (58/100), while Kisumu scores lowest (54/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel Kenya-Somalia border and northern parts of the east coast Due to the risk of terrorism from groups based in Somalia, FCDO advises against all travel to: Mandera County Tarbaj and Wajir East constituencies in Wajir County, except for Wajir Town areas of Wajir County within 60km of Kenya’s border with Somalia Garissa County - except for Garissa Town, the constituency of Lagdera and the areas of Balambala constituency which lie north and west of the main road which runs from Saka on the Tana River up to the intersection with the C81 Road Lamu County, except for Lamu Island and Manda Island FCDO advises against all but essential travel to: Garissa Town Tana River County north of the Tana River as far as the town of Saka within 15km of the east coast between the Tana River and the Galana (Athi-Galana-Sabaki) River Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Kenya: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Kenya destinations by safety score
#1🇰🇪Diani BeachModerate · updated 29 July 202658#2🇰🇪EldoretModerate · updated 8 August 202656#3🇰🇪MalindiModerate · updated 29 July 202656#4🇰🇪MombasaModerate · updated 6 September 202655#5🇰🇪NaivashaModerate · updated 29 July 202655#6🇰🇪NairobiModerate · updated 6 September 202654#7🇰🇪NakuruModerate · updated 29 July 202654#8🇰🇪KisumuModerate · updated 29 July 202654
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03 · Evidence Signals
Kenya safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 50 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2022 | 4.9 / 100k | 67 | World Bank Open Data (2022) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 43/100 | 43 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 49/100 | 49 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 28.2 / 100k | 27 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Kenya safety FAQ
Is Kenya safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Kenya Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Kenya averages 55/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 6 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Kenya?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Diani Beach currently scores highest at 58/100 (Moderate). Kisumu scores lowest at 54/100.
Where does this Kenya safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.