The British government has updated its travel advice for Kenya, warning its citizens against all but essential travel to Moyale and areas near the Ethiopian border, including locations within five kilometres of the frontier.
The advisory, issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), cites security concerns, including the threat of terrorist attacks linked to Al-Shabaab.
Moyale, a key border town connecting Kenya and Ethiopia through trade and cross-border movement, has been added to the areas where British nationals are advised to avoid non-essential travel.
However, the latest warning is not limited to the threat posed by Al-Shabaab. According to the FCDO’s official travel guidance, violence that erupted in the Ethiopian town of Moyale in October 2026 affected border communities on both sides, including areas inside Kenya.
Reports from the region indicate that stray gunfire and artillery fire crossed into Kenyan territory, causing deaths and injuries. The unrest also disrupted movement and cross-border activities between the two countries.
In response, Britain has advised its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Moyale and areas within a five-kilometre radius of the town.
The updated advisory also maintains existing restrictions covering parts of northern and eastern Kenya, particularly areas close to the Somali border.
The areas subject to the most stringent travel warnings include Mandera County, parts of Wajir and much of Garissa, with certain locations exempted. Sections of Lamu County are also covered, although Lamu and Manda islands are excluded.