General Reports

[SceticoBlu]

This is what Kenyan authorities say on their websites:

'There will be no paper verification of COVID-19 test results and vaccination certificates upon arrival into Kenya. Airlines should ensure that all travelers have uploaded both documents into global haven before boarding via www.globalhaven.org'.

[Slowalk]

Globalhaven is a can not a must. You are free to prove your Covid vaccination with the WHO yellow booklet as well.

I'm not disputing this info but this is my testimony:

The Kenya Airway website gives the GlobalHaven QR link to fill out with COVID vaccination info. I brought my vaccine books and the QR when I checked in at JFK. The clerk used my QR only to check COVID vaccines. She was not interested in my Yellow Fever vaccine book. I asked her if the COVID books would have been good enough instead of the QR. She said that she could NOT check me in with my COVID books. I must have the QR. I still keep my books handy but I've only needed the QR. I flew to and from Zimbabwe and Ethiopia via Ethiopia Airways as well but I didn't bother to ask about books vs QR.

[Bajuni]

No YF required when you arrive from EUROPE. Crossing borders in Africa they might want to see one. For Kenya GlobalHaven vaccine certificate COVID is still mandatory. Or a 1000 KES Note does the magic.

Mwalimu.

Globalhaven is a can not a must.

You are free to prove your Covid vaccination with the WHO yellow booklet as well.

[Neddy69]

Considering that protocols and guidelines may have changed, does anyone have any boots on the ground knowledge or experience on what is CURRENTLY required to enter Kenya? I read a while back that a Yellow Fever vaccination used to be required to enter Kenya, but now the YF vaccination is only recommended. Is this true or false? I'm staying mostly in the Westland area (Nairobi), and won't be going on any safaris or wild life trips. If time and opportunity permits, I may fly to Mombasa and stay there for a few days.

Any advice or suggestions for entering Kenya will be helpful. FWIW, I am a US citizen. Prior to going to Kenya, I will be coming from Tanzania.

No YF required when you arrive from EUROPE. Crossing borders in Africa they might want to see one. For Kenya GlobalHaven vaccine certificate COVID is still mandatory. Or a 1000 KES Note does the magic.

Mwalimu.

[Bajuni]

Considering that protocols and guidelines may have changed, does anyone have any boots on the ground knowledge or experience on what is CURRENTLY required to enter Kenya? I read a while back that a Yellow Fever vaccination used to be required to enter Kenya, but now the YF vaccination is only recommended. Is this true or false? I'm staying mostly in the Westland area (Nairobi), and won't be going on any safaris or wild life trips. If time and opportunity permits, I may fly to Mombasa and stay there for a few days.

Any advice or suggestions for entering Kenya will be helpful. FWIW, I am a US citizen. Prior to going to Kenya, I will be coming from Tanzania.

Regarding covid, the latest rules can always be found here:

Kcaa. Or. Ke / covid-19/ covid-19-travel-requirements.

No yellow fever needed for TZ to KE, the other way around you need it.

But there is yellow fever in parts of Kenya and it is a once in a lifetime shot.

So I would recommend to get it.

[Wrx2005]

Considering that protocols and guidelines may have changed, does anyone have any boots on the ground knowledge or experience on what is CURRENTLY required to enter Kenya? I read a while back that a Yellow Fever vaccination used to be required to enter Kenya, but now the YF vaccination is only recommended. Is this true or false? I'm staying mostly in the Westland area (Nairobi), and won't be going on any safaris or wild life trips. If time and opportunity permits, I may fly to Mombasa and stay there for a few days.

Any advice or suggestions for entering Kenya will be helpful. FWIW, I am a US citizen. Prior to going to Kenya, I will be coming from Tanzania.

[Univelton]

To be clear, the Kenyan constitution does not require you to carry ID.

True, I have never carried my passport with me after immigration check in. Highly risky to carry it with you. Not only in Kenya but elsewhere in the world.

[Mombie75]

To be clear, the Kenyan constitution does not require you to carry ID.

[Leblon]

Kenya is not the States.

You are supposed to carry your passport at all time.

How else do they want to check if you are legally in the country.

Arrogance towards policemen can be very costly in Kenya.

I don't recommend to carry passport with you, it can be easily stolen or lost. Too valuable document to be carried with you, carry a copy and try to deal with police somehow if they start harassing you.

[Bajuni]

I had a run in with the Kenyan police once when I was out shopping in the CBD. I was waiting for an uber to leave. I was approached by one officer who started asking me where I'm from. I told him I'm American and he started asking for my passport. I told him I don't carry it around. He asked me why and I said "I don't need a passport for shopping. I need it at the airport. Customs already checked my passport." He looked disappointed, then he checked my shopping bags, gave me a look up and down and then left. I checked online and Kenya doesn't have a law that requires anyone to carry ID. And you only have to identify yourself if a crime has been committed, just like the US. Of course the cops are dirty and they could just rob me if they wanted, but I'm not going to volunteer to be robbed. Those guys are looking for easy targets so when I made it difficult, they just moved on to the next victim.

Kenya is not the States.

You are supposed to carry your passport at all time.

How else do they want to check if you are legally in the country.

Arrogance towards policemen can be very costly in Kenya.

[Absolute757]

You are supposed to carry ID in Kenya, so a tourist a passport.

If they stop you and you are not carrying it then it is the story of they will arrest you, take you to court in the morning or just detain you and mess you around all day etc etc to solicit a bribe.

If you are an unexperienced traveller then it works for them or if you don't want the hassle and pay up.

In actual fact the law I believe states you would have to go to the local Police station within 24 hrs and produce ID to clear this. It happens in Nbi now and again but I have only heard of it once in Msa.

I had a run in with the Kenyan police once when I was out shopping in the CBD. I was waiting for an uber to leave. I was approached by one officer who started asking me where I'm from. I told him I'm American and he started asking for my passport. I told him I don't carry it around. He asked me why and I said "I don't need a passport for shopping. I need it at the airport. Customs already checked my passport." He looked disappointed, then he checked my shopping bags, gave me a look up and down and then left. I checked online and Kenya doesn't have a law that requires anyone to carry ID. And you only have to identify yourself if a crime has been committed, just like the US. Of course the cops are dirty and they could just rob me if they wanted, but I'm not going to volunteer to be robbed. Those guys are looking for easy targets so when I made it difficult, they just moved on to the next victim.

[Absolute757]

If anybody is interested. I found this airbnb in kilimani, Nairobi that was perfect. It had a large king bed with springs. And it had an AC which is almost impossible to find in this town. Its cool at night and in the morning but during the day it gets hot especially if your fucking. Another cool feature was that there was LED lighting everywhere and I could change the colors to set the mood. Like I could make it all blue or all red for a sexy atmosphere. The owner was really cool and he asked me to promote his place so ill put it here for anybody interested. He has 2 units exactly the same.

airbnb.com/ h / b607.

Airbnb.com/ h / b206.

[Absolute757]

So I just got back after a month in nairobi. Its my third time and I never have a lonely night there. I rented a studio apartment in kilimani off airbnb. I liked kilimani. Its safe to walk around and everything is in walking distance. I mostly scored thru tinder and afrointroductions, collecting contacts the week before my trip. I also cold approached a few girls out on the street and the mall. I only went after non-pros or semis. Noone directly asked for pay, but some asked for help. I only paid for the uber ride to my place and 2-3 k for transport home. I tried a massage place called paradise spa two blocks from my airbnb. I walked in and paid the mama san 3 k for an hour massage. Then she took me to a room with a bed and a sofa. She told me to sit on the sofa and then one at a time, girls would come in and introduce themselves. At the end the mama san comes and asks who you choose. You have to remember the name of the girl you like. Luckily for me the last girl was the hottest and I was able to remember her name. She came in and got naked right away. I removed my clothes and got on the bed. She proceeded to give me a pretty weak massage with baby oil. After 10 min I got bored with it and said I want a blow job. She asked for another 3 k. I agreed and then she went to work. Deep throat, ball licking, sloppy and wet like I like it. She took the CIM like a champ. I asked her if she's available outside of work and she said only Tuesdays. I guess that's her only day off. I got her number but never called. I gave the extra 3 k to the mamasan when I was leaving. The girl asked for an additional tip, but I didn't give any. Mostly because I was confused about where the money was going at the end. I thought the 3 k at the end went straight to her but she said it doesn't. I don't believe that but maybe its not a bad idea to tip an extra 1 k. I wanted to go again for a double blow job but I was busy with other dates.

All in all, I had a blast. Probably one of my favorite destinations, up there with the phillipines. Affordable, girls are cool with bb, English is spoken everywhere, and they treat foreigners like VIPs. Of course they are after your money but they treat you well.

[Mombie75]

Is it possible to change the hotel after your visa got already approved?

Or does this make my visa invalid?

Do what you like, they will not check.

[Gutenberg1]

Is it possible to change the hotel after your visa got already approved?

Or does this make my visa invalid?