Africa > Kenya: Covid-19 and Travel
Present Situation
Total cases: 342 782
Active cases: 12
Recovered: 336 974
Deaths: 5 688
Vaccination count: 16 millions
Current trend: Declining
Data updated on 2023-01-22
Summary of the situation
Negative PCR test results required for some travelers.
Masks are recommended
Provisions for travellers
Entry to the territory: Allowed
Kenyan borders are now open.
All travellers to Kenya over 12 years of age will be, at all ports of entry, required to show proof of either COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 PCR test conducted no more than 72 hours before departure.
Those travellers with no proof of vaccination or a PCR test, or with flu-like symptoms, will be required to undergo a rapid antigen test at their own cost of 30 USD. Those who test positive on antigen RDT will be required to take a PCR test at their own cost of 50 USD and self-isolate as per Ministry of Health guidance on isolation.
Any traveller entering Kenya with flu-like symptoms will be required to fill the passenger locator form on the ‘jitenge’ platform: https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration/ and to undergo a rapid antigen test at their own cost regardless of age or vaccination status. If the antigen test is positive, they will be required to undergo a COVID-19 PCR test at their own cost.
Tests: Negative PCR test results required for some travelers.
Quarantine: Depends
Quarantine required for some travelers.
Information updated on 2023-03-17.
Action taken in the country
Lockdown: Partial
Public transport in Kenya is now able to operate at full capacity.
Restaurants and eateries may open to customers, provided they comply with Government of Kenya public health protocols including social distancing.
Bars are permitted to operate until 11pm.
All public and political gatherings are prohibited.
The maximum number of persons permitted to attend weddings and funerals has been capped at 100, with all in attendance expected to abide by Ministry of Health protocols.
Kenyan citizens have been advised to avoid crowded places and to work remotely where possible.
Many shops and restaurants are conducting mandatory temperature checks and will expect customers to use handwashing facilities before entering the premises.
Mask use
Masks are recommended
Gatherings: Partially Allowed
Public Gatherings are prohibited.
The maximum number of persons permitted to attend weddings and funerals has been capped at 100
Restaurants and bars: Open with restrictions
Shops: Open
Tourist attractions: Open
