Kenyan Gov’t Gives International Tourists Until Monday Mid-Day to Leave the Country via Nairobi

The government has given tourists seeking to travel back home via Nairobi until Monday noon to do so.

In a joint statement, the Tourism Ministry, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), and Kenya Railways said this applies to both domestic and international tourists, who are currently in different parts of the country.

The move comes after President Kenyatta ordered a cessation of movement into and out of the One Zoned Area comprising Nairobi, Nakuru, Kiambu, Machakos, and Kajiado counties to curb the spread of COVID-19.

The government noted that domestic flights will cease operating on March 29th, meaning those on transit into Kenya and are planning to visit sites outside Nairobi risk being confined in the capital.

Travelers arriving in Kenya from abroad will be required to produce a negative COVID-19 certificate obtained 96 hours before arrival.

While those in the One Zoned Area can move freely within the five counties, they are not allowed to visit the remaining 42 counties but they can travel abroad.