{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/kenya/eldoret","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:46:02.683Z","place":{"city":"Eldoret","country":"Kenya","countryCode":"KE","lat":0.52036,"lon":35.26993},"safety":{"score":56,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":50,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":56,"travellerSentiment":{"score":58,"label":"Mixed to Negative","summary":"Reports indicate underlying economic hardship and occasional protests, suggesting a public sentiment that can be volatile. Visitor experiences are not explicitly detailed, but news of protests and traffic issues points to potential disruptions.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":40,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":56,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":58,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":72,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":52,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":62,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":4,"label":"Advises against all travel to parts of the country","updated":"2026-07-08T15:20:26Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":2,"label":"Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional 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(green)","year":null,"score":92,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)","year":null,"score":72,"source":"Government of Canada"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":40,"display":"40 / 100 (Mixed to Negative)","year":null,"score":40,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global 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Travelers should be particularly mindful of road safety and potential disruptions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While specific data for Eldoret is limited, general crime rates in Kenya suggest a moderate risk of robbery, particularly in less-trafficked areas or at night."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Crowded areas, markets, and public transport hubs are potential hotspots for pickpocketing and bag-snatching."},"safeAreas":["Kipchoge Stadium Area","Elgon View"],"avoidAreas":["Areas with recent protests or unrest","Areas known for high petty crime"],"scams":["Organ trafficking networks have been reported in Kenya, though specific targeting of tourists is not detailed.","Be aware of potential scams related to fuel prices or other local economic issues that may lead to protests or disruptions."],"zones":[{"name":"City Center","level":"caution","note":"Moderate crime risk, be aware of pickpockets and petty theft, especially in crowded areas."},{"name":"Kipchoge Stadium Area","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered safe, but exercise normal precautions, especially after dark."},{"name":"Elgon View","level":"safe","note":"Residential area, typically safe, but remain vigilant."},{"name":"West Indies","level":"caution","note":"Some reports of petty crime and potential for unrest; avoid after dark."},{"name":"Maili Nne","level":"caution","note":"Area has seen protests and road blockades; exercise caution and stay informed about local conditions."},{"name":"Industrial Area","level":"caution","note":"May have higher crime rates due to commercial activity; be aware of surroundings."}]}}