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Reviewed: 18 April 2008, 12:36 NZDT
Still current at: 04 July 2008
There is extreme risk to your security in the border areas with Ethiopia, Sudan and Somalia and we advise against all travel there. Cross-border violence, kidnapping and armed banditry make the border areas extremely unsafe. Kenya’s border with Somalia was closed on 3 January 2007 due to increased instability in Somalia.
There is high risk to your security throughout Kenya and we advise against all tourist and other non-essential travel due to the threat from terrorism, civil unrest and violent crime.
There was widespread election-related violence in Kenya following disputed elections held in late 2007. A power-sharing agreement was signed between President Kibaki and opposition leader Odinga in February 2008. Although the reaction across Kenya to the proposed coalition government has been largely positive and peaceful, the security situation remains fragile and further civil unrest is possible.
New Zealanders in Kenya are advised to avoid all demonstrations, protests and large public gatherings as they could turn violent with little warning. We recommend you monitor the media to keep up to date on the security situation and adhere to any instructions or restrictions imposed by the local authorities.
Violent crime including car-jacking, home invasion and armed robbery is increasing. These attacks can occur anywhere at anytime and can be fatal. New Zealanders are advised to be extremely security conscious at all times and avoid travelling at night.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Kenya. Previous terrorist attacks in Kenya have been against visibly Western targets. Particular care should be taken in public and commercial areas known to be frequented by foreigners including airports, hotels, bars, restaurants, clubs, tourist areas, embassies, shopping areas, outdoor recreation events and expatriate housing areas.
New Zealanders travelling or resident in Kenya should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air.
New Zealanders travelling or resident in Kenya are strongly encouraged to record/update their details online.
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Contact details are
Street Address Block C (2nd floor), Hatfield Gardens, 1110 Arcadia Street, Hatfield, Pretoria 0083, South Africa
Postal Address Private Bag X17, Hatfield, Pretoria 0028, South Africa
Telephone +27 12 342 8656/7/8/9 Facsimile +27 12 342 8640
Email enquiries@nzhc.co.za
Website New Zealand High Commission Pretoria [external link]
Office Hours Mon - Thurs 0800 - 1630hrs, Fri 0800 - 1330hrs
Contact details are
Street Address Diju Investments, Mirage Plaza, Room 2C Second Floor, Nairobi, Kenya
Postal Address PO Box 52224, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone +254 20 601074 Facsimile +254 20 601076
Email dijuinvest@inds.co.ke
