The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Both are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Excessive speed, unpredictable local driving habits, and the lack of basic safety equipment on many vehicles are daily hazards on Kenyan roads. In addition, vehicle travel outside major cities at night should be avoided due to the poor condition of the roads and the threat of banditry. Severe storms and heavy rains have led to extensive flooding and critical damage to roads and bridges, making travel and communications difficult in many parts of the country.
Some roads are impassable.
Travelers are urged to consult with the U.S.Embassy in Nairobi and local officials regarding road conditions. Because of general safety concerns regarding African Airlines, a private airline company flying between Nairobi and destinations in Africa and the Middle East, the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi recommends that its personnel not use this carrier. Destruction of Kenyan currency, even in small amounts, is illegal, and almost always results in arrest and a fine. In response to increased banditry and incidents of robbery in or near many of Kenya's national parks and game reserves, the Kenya Wildlife Service and police have taken some steps to strengthen security in the affected areas. Banditry does still occur in and around the parks.