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| Still current at: 26 November 2009
Updated: 23 November 2009 |
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime section (kidnap of and attacks on British citizens), the Local Travel section (sporadic cattle rustling, banditry and ethnic clashes in north and north eastern Kenya; armed herdsmen in game parks) and the Health section (reduction of Swine Flu section; flooding resulting in cholera and other diarrhoeal illness in affected areas). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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Travel advice for this country
Health
A (H1N1) - swine flu
There is a dedicated the Swine Flu page on the FCO website. Guidance on Pandemic Flu is available on the UK Department of Health website.
Cholera & Malaria
Cholera and malaria occur in Kenya. The latter is found outside of Nairobi and in areas below 1,800 metres above sea level.
In March 2009 an alert was issued by the Kenyan Ministry of Health, following an outbreak of cholera. There have been thousands of cases and a significant number of deaths. The outbreak has so far affected Nyanza, Western, Rift Valley, Eastern and North Eastern provinces. Cases of cholera continue to be reported in these areas. You should drink or use only boiled or bottled water and avoid ice in drinks. Food prepared by unlicensed vendors should be avoided at any time. If you suffer from diarrhoea during a visit to Kenya you should seek immediate medical attention.
HIV/AIDS
You should exercise normal precautions to avoid exposure to HIV/AIDS. For more general information on how to do this see our HIV and AIDS page.
General
You should seek medical advice before travelling to Kenya and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up to date. For further information on vaccination requirements, health outbreaks and general disease protection and prevention you should visit the websites of the National Travel Heath Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) or NHS Scotland's Fit For Travel or call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.
For more general health information see our Travel Health page. You should monitor media reports for any developments and advice.
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Contacts
Kenya, Nairobi, British High Commission
Address:
British High Commission
Upper Hill Road
P.O. Box 30465-00100
Nairobi
Telephone:
Main switchboard: (+254) (20) 2844 000
UK Trade & Investment: (+254) (20) 2844 312/ 322
Visa Section: (+254) (20) 2844 353/355
UK Trade & Investment
Upper Hill Road
P.O. Box 30133-00100
Nairobi
Tel: (+254) (20) 2844 312/ 322
Fax: (+254) (20) 2844 077
Email: visaenquiries.nairobi@fco.gov.uk
Opening hours:
Local time: Mon-Fri 0800-1100
Consular Department:
Upper Hill Road
P.O. Box 48543-00100
Nairobi
Fax: 2844 239
Email: consular.enquiries@fco.gov.uk
Opening hours:
Local time: Mon-Thurs: 0745-1400
Closed on Friday (except for emergencies)
Visa Section
Upper Hill Road
P.O. Box 48543-00100
Nairobi
Tel enquiries : (+254) (20) 2844 353/355
Email: visaenquiries.nairobi@fco.gov.uk
(open at 1330-1530 Mon.-Thurs. and 1100-1230 Fri)
Emergency out of hours number; (254) (20) 2844000 (follow instructions)
Fax:
Management: (+254) (20) 2844 088
DFID Kenya: (+254) (20) 2844 102
Airline Liaison Office: (+254) (20) 2844 069
Defence: (+254) (20) 2844 325
Political section: (+254) (20) 2844 003
Email: bhcinfo@jambo.co.ke
Office hours:
GMT:
Mon-Thurs: 0400-1300
Friday: 0400-1000
Local Time:
Mon- Thurs: 0700-1600
Friday: 0700-1300
Visa Section: (Mon.-Thurs) 1330-1530 (Fri) 1100-1230
Consular Department: (Mon-Thurs) 0745-1400 (Fri) Closed (except for emergencies)
UK Trade & Investment: Mon-Fri 0800-1100
Website: http://ukinkenya.fco.gov.uk
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