The import of horticultural or agricultural produce, or domestic pets, is not allowed except by special permit. A local departure tax is also payable when leaving the principal Kenya airports. This is currently shs 100. There are duty free shops at both international airports but purchases must be made in convertible currencies. Customs may require the inspection of outgoing baggage.
All baggage is subjected to x-ray inspection before being loaded.
All baggage is weighed and the system where two pieces of luggage of any weight are accepted is not in use in Kenya. The accent is on comfort and informality. Nevertheless gentlemen may feel more at ease wearing a jacket and tie at dinner in Nairobi's more exclusive restaurants since many Kenyans and Kenya residents will be dressed in this way. The Mount Kenya Safari Club at Nanyuki insists on the jacket and tie rule. As the coast has a predominantly Islamic population courtesy suggests that women, outside their hotels, should dress rather more modestly than they might at home.