Category 1 – Extreme Risk: Remote border regions with Somalia in Northeastern Province

Category 2 – High Risk: Nairobi; Northern districts of Rift Valley (north-west of Isiolo), northern districts of Eastern (north-east of Isiolo), Coast (north of Malindi) and North-Eastern provinces

Category 3 – Medium Risk: All other areas of Kenya

The risk ratings above are in accordance with the UT Restricted Regions List. If you are traveling to this location, please refer to the guidelines for Requesting Travel Authorization to Restricted Regions.

Before beginning the request process, we encourage you to visit the following websites to gain a better understanding of the risks associated with travel to this country:

• International SOS (UT Member ID: 11BSGC000037)
• U.S. Department of State Country Specific Page
• U.S. Embassy in Nairobi

*Important Safety Note: The International Oversight Committee (IOC) does not allow travel after dark in Kenya. All authorized UT travelers may travel during DAYTIME hours only

Links to International News Sources

BBC - Kenya Country Profile
Reuters - Kenya
CNN - Kenya
NPR - Africa
NY Times - Kenya
The Washington Post - Africa
The Huffington Post - Kenya
MSNBC - Kenya
The Economist - Africa

Links to Local/National News Sources

The Daily Nation
The East African - Kenya
The Standard - Kenya
Kenya News Agency - Kenya

The well-being of UT students, faculty, and staff is the primary concern of the UT-Austin International Oversight Committee. We realize that some areas of the world present heightened health, safety, and security risks, and so the resources above are provided to help UT travelers make informed decisions regarding their international travel.