HC Deb 22 October 1993 vol 230 c370W
Sir Thomas Arnold

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what advice is currently offered by his Department to persons proposing to visit Kenya; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

Foreign and Commonwealth Office consular travel advice for Kenya isIncidents of mugging and violent crime occur throughout Kenya. Do not go about Nairobi or coastal towns on foot at night, and avoid empty beaches. There has been an increase in the incidence of armed car hijackings especially in the Nairobi area. There have also been recent disturbances in Mombasa old town but the main tourist areas at the coast remain peaceful. Even when escorted, traffic using the Malindi/Garsen/Lamu road is vulnerable to attack by bandits. The road should not be used. Game reserves remain generally calm, but travel to North East Province or the Isiolo or Marsabit districts of Eastern Province is potentially dangerous, except to Samburu Game Reserve or with tour operators to Shaba Game Reserve. Exercise particular care when travelling in out-of-the-way places.