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Mount Kenya Trekkers Must Now Pre-Book KWS Entry Permits Online 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.
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Visa policy changes, flight updates, public holidays, and travel advisories — practical news for anyone planning a trip to Kenya.
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Great Migration 2026: First Mara River Crossings Begin 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.
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Watamu Marine Park in July: Whale Sharks, Clear Water, and Kenya's Best Snorkelling July brings calm seas and excellent visibility to Watamu Marine National Park — whale shark season peaks from June to September along Kenya's coast.
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JW Marriott Opens Kenya's First Luxury Rhino Reserve Safari Camp 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.
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Saba Saba Day: Protest Marches Planned for Nairobi on 7 July Anti-government demonstrations are planned in Nairobi for Saba Saba Day, 7 July 2026. What travellers need to know about disruption.
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Kenya Issues Travel Advisory Over Nanyuki Protest Plans US Embassy travel advisory for Kenya: protests expected in Laikipia County over a proposed Ebola facility near Nanyuki. What travellers need to know.
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Kenya Protest Disruption Warning for 24–25 June 2026 Protest disruption in Kenya on 24–25 June 2026 — demonstrations across Nairobi and urban roads. Travellers should avoid CBD areas and check routes.
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Kenya's 2026 Great Migration: Early Crossings Signal Mid-July Arrival 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.
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Kenya Tops Africa's Tourism Rankings in WTTC 2026 Report The WTTC 2026 Economic Impact Research confirms Kenya as Africa's leading tourism destination, with Travel and Tourism contributing $12.7 billion to GDP.
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Gulf Airlines Add Direct Routes to Kenya for 2026 Safari Season Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Saudia have added or expanded direct routes to Nairobi in 2026, boosting connectivity for the Great Migration safari season.
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Kenya Screens Over 77,000 Arrivals as Ebola Preparedness Tightens Kenya has screened more than 77,000 travellers at entry points as Ebola preparedness intensifies. No cases detected. Expect health checks on arrival.
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Kenya: Police Disperse Nanyuki Protests Over US Ebola Facility Kenyan police fired tear gas in Nanyuki on 9 June 2026 as protests against a US Ebola quarantine facility continue. Nairobi demonstrations possible.
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Kenya Airways Partners with ALL Accor in First African Airline–Hotel Rewards Tie-Up Kenya Airways becomes the first African airline to join ALL Accor, letting Flying Blue members earn and redeem points at 5,500+ hotels worldwide.
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Kenya Airways Increases London Gatwick Flights to 5x Weekly from July 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.
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Kenya Madaraka Day 2026: What Travellers Need to Know on 1 June 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.
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