Kenya: visas, entry rules and news 2026

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Air Cairo passengers will be able to stay in Hurghada, Egypt, for up to 96 hours without a visa when transiting on flights to Africa and the Middle East.

23.08.2026 21:10

North Korea has banned entry to foreigners who have visited several African countries since May 2026.

15.08.2026 12:00

Kenya is introducing mandatory medical insurance for foreign tourists.

12.08.2026 22:18

The UAE has expanded its visa-on-arrival program for citizens of six countries.

29.06.2026 23:06

Israel has lifted temporary entry restrictions for travelers from Kenya and Rwanda, which were imposed due to the risk of the spread of the Ebola virus.

24.06.2026 09:19

Kenya Airways will cease flights from Nairobi, Kenya, to Douala, Cameroon, effective June 15.

03.06.2026 23:20
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Kenya Airways will increase the number of flights per week on the Nairobi, Kenya – Dubai route to 14, effective September 1.

25.07.2026 14:52

From June 1, British Airways will increase the number of flights from London (Heathrow) to Nairobi (Kenya) to 14 per week.

07.05.2026 23:45

In May, Lufthansa will increase the number of flights from Frankfurt, Germany, to Nairobi, Kenya, to six per week.

18.04.2026 17:28

Emirates will increase the number of flights from Dubai to Nairobi (Kenya) to 21 per week in March.

24.01.2026 00:19

Smartwings has launched charter flights from Bucharest, Romania, to Mombasa, Kenya.

20.01.2026 22:34

Smartwings has launched charter flights from Budapest, Hungary, to Mombasa, Kenya.

17.01.2026 10:43
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Public holidays and festivals in Kenya in 2026. Non-working days:

  • Thursday, January 1: New Year’s Day;
  • Saturday, March 21: Idd ul Fitr;
  • Friday, April 3: Good Friday;
  • Monday, April 6: Easter Monday;
  • Friday, May 1: Labor Day;
  • Wednesday, May 27: Idd ul Azha;
  • Monday, June 1: Madaraka Day;
  • Saturday, October 10: Moi Day;
  • Tuesday, October 20: Mashujaa Day;
  • Sunday, November 8: Diwali
  • Saturday, December 12: Jamhuri Day;
  • Friday, December 25: Christmas;
  • Saturday, December 26: Boxing Day.

Currency exchange rate KES to USD

Updated 29.09.2026

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