Kenya Travel News

AviaDev Africa meets in Nairobi on 9–10 September, shaping new routes to East Africa. AirAsia launches Kuala Lumpur–Nairobi direct flights in November 2026.

WHO declared Uganda's 2026 Ebola Sudan outbreak over on 27 August. No cases were recorded in Kenya. Travellers can move freely across the East Africa region.

Nairobi's JKIA aviation strike was resolved on 1 September 2026. Airport operations are returning to normal. Here is what travellers need to know.

An aviation worker strike at JKIA caused significant flight delays and cancellations in September 2026. The UK FCDO updated its Kenya travel advisory.

Kenya Airways won Africa's Leading Airline at the 2026 World Travel Awards for the sixth year. Nairobi also won Africa's Leading Business Travel Destination.

The World Travel Awards Africa 2026 gala takes place in Zanzibar on 28 August. Kenya's safaris, airlines and lodges are among the top nominees.

Intra-African arrivals overtook European visitors in several months of early 2026, reshaping Nairobi's aviation flows and where the growth is heading.

Footage from 19 August 2026 showed vehicles blocking wildebeest at Purungat Bridge during peak migration. Here's what happened and how to watch responsibly.

Kenya Airways plans to expand from 32 to 100 aircraft by 2035, targeting 9 million passengers per year and new routes including Beijing.

The Great Migration's peak river-crossing season is forecast for 22 August–7 September 2026 in the Masai Mara, as herds build on the northern plains.

Narok County enacted the Wildlife Conservancies Act on 5 August 2026, creating a dedicated fund and expanding protections for the Maasai Mara ecosystem.

Kenya Airways has restored Boeing 777 service on the Nairobi–London Heathrow route and confirmed a fleet expansion to 100 aircraft by 2032.

The US Embassy in Nairobi has issued a dengue fever health alert for Kenya's coast and northern counties. Travellers should take mosquito precautions.

Wilderness opens two camps in Kenya's Mara Triangle, marking its debut in East Africa with high-end options in the wildebeest river crossing zone.

Kenya Aviation Workers Union strike notice from July 20 covers KCAA, KAA, Kenya Airways and Jambojet. JKIA delays possible from July 27.

KWS now requires all trekkers to pre-book Mount Kenya entry permits online before arriving at the gate. Here is how the new system works.

The first wildebeest herds are crossing the Mara River in mid-July 2026, marking the start of the dramatic crossing season in Kenya's Masai Mara.

July brings calm seas and excellent visibility to Watamu Marine National Park. Whale shark season peaks from June to September along Kenya's coast.

JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp has opened in Solio Game Reserve, Laikipia, with 19 luxury tents and rates from $4,446 per night.

Anti-government demonstrations are planned in Nairobi for Saba Saba Day, 7 July 2026. What travellers need to know about disruption.

US Embassy travel advisory for Kenya: protests expected in Laikipia County over a proposed Ebola facility near Nanyuki. What travellers need to know.

Protest disruption warning for Kenya on 24–25 June 2026. Demonstrations across Nairobi and urban roads; avoid CBD areas and check transport routes.

Early Grumeti River crossings in June 2026 signal the main herd reaching Kenya's Maasai Mara by mid-July, roughly a week ahead of the long-term average.

The WTTC 2026 Economic Impact Research confirms Kenya as Africa's leading tourism destination, with Travel and Tourism contributing $12.7 billion to GDP.

Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Saudia have added or expanded direct routes to Nairobi in 2026, boosting connectivity for the Great Migration safari season.

Kenya has screened more than 77,000 travellers at entry points as Ebola preparedness intensifies. No cases detected. Expect health checks on arrival.

Kenyan police fired tear gas in Nanyuki on 9 June 2026 as protests against a US Ebola quarantine facility continue. Nairobi demonstrations possible.

Kenya Airways becomes the first African airline to join ALL Accor, letting Flying Blue members earn and redeem points at 5,500+ hotels worldwide.

Kenya Airways boosts Nairobi–London Gatwick from 3 to 5 weekly flights from 4 July 2026, with Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners operating the expanded schedule.

Kenya's Madaraka Day falls on 1 June 2026. Here's what the public holiday means for travellers: closures, ceremonies, and what to expect in Nairobi.