{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/kenya/nairobi","updatedAt":"2026-07-23T23:57:33.965Z","place":{"city":"Nairobi","country":"Kenya","countryCode":"KE","lat":-1.28333,"lon":36.81667},"safety":{"score":58,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":45,"categories":[{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":62},{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":59},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":79},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":48}]},"advisories":[{"source":"U.S. Department of State","level":2,"label":"Exercise Increased Caution","updated":"Mon, 17 Mar 2025","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/kenya-travel-advisory.html"},{"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 advisories)","updated":"2026-07-22T14:05:10.160000-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/kenya"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":4.87166844718499,"display":"4.9 / 100k","year":"2022","score":69,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"crime_major_constraint","label":"Crime seen as a major business constraint","value":0.6,"display":"0.6%","year":"2018","score":96,"source":"World Bank Enterprise Surveys"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":32,"display":"32","year":"2021","score":67,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":28.2,"display":"28.2 / 100k","year":"2021","score":29,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":42.7371819,"display":"43/100","year":"2024","score":43,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":48.969788,"display":"49/100","year":"2024","score":49,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":31.6245639,"display":"32/100","year":"2024","score":32,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":45.5482916,"display":"46/100","year":"2024","score":46,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":49.6019443,"display":"50/100","year":"2024","score":50,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":50.649359,"display":"51/100","year":"2024","score":51,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"numbeo_crime_index","label":"Crime index (crowdsourced)","value":59.08,"display":"59.1 / 100 · city-level","year":null,"score":41,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"key":"numbeo_safety_index","label":"Safety index (crowdsourced)","value":40.92,"display":"40.9 / 100 · city-level","year":null,"score":41,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":0,"display":"0.00 / 100k","year":"2022","score":98,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"bribery_contact_rate","label":"Bribery during public-official contact","value":45,"display":"45.0%","year":"2016","score":20,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":70,"display":"US AQI 70 · Moderate","year":null,"score":80,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":80,"display":"80 within 15 km · nearest ~0.4 km","year":null,"score":95,"source":"OpenStreetMap"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · low seismicity","year":null,"score":100,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":70,"source":"US State Dept · Canada"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Nairobi is generally safe for visitors who stay in recommended neighborhoods and remain vigilant against petty crime and occasional protests.","summary":"The city’s overall safety is moderate, with low violent crime in tourist zones but notable risks of pickpocketing, scams, and occasional unrest. Most visitors report feeling safe in areas like Westlands, Karen, and Gigiri, while downtown and informal settlements require extra caution.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging risk is moderate, mainly in downtown, Eastleigh and Kibera, especially after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are common in crowded markets, matatus, and around Globe Roundabout and River Road."},"safeAreas":["Westlands","Karen","Gigiri","Lavington"],"avoidAreas":["Eastleigh (high crime and terrorism risk)","Kibera (large slum with high violent crime)"],"scams":["Taxi overcharging and fake safari offers","Distraction theft and pickpocketing in markets and matatus","ATM card skimming and fake petition scams"],"zones":[{"name":"Westlands","level":"safe","note":"Upscale business and hotel district with low violent crime; petty theft possible but uncommon."},{"name":"Karen","level":"safe","note":"Affluent suburb popular with tourists; good security and attractions like Giraffe Centre."},{"name":"Gigiri","level":"safe","note":"UN headquarters and embassy zone; heavy police presence makes it very safe for visitors."},{"name":"Lavington","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area with low crime rates; suitable for staying overnight."},{"name":"Upper Hill","level":"caution","note":"Business district with moderate petty crime; avoid walking alone after dark."},{"name":"Eastleigh","level":"avoid","note":"Known for high crime, terrorism risk, and frequent scams; not recommended for tourists."},{"name":"Kibera","level":"avoid","note":"Large informal settlement with high violent crime; poses significant safety risks to visitors."}]}}