{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/kenya/nairobi","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T12:41:26.497Z","place":{"city":"Nairobi","country":"Kenya","countryCode":"KE","lat":-1.28333,"lon":36.81667},"safety":{"score":58,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":53,"confidence":0.65,"caps":[],"databaseScore":58,"travellerSentiment":{"score":60,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate most visitors feel safe during the day in tourist zones and when using reputable transport, but express unease after dark or in crowded markets due to petty crime risks.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":58,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":57,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":60,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":72,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":54,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":67,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"U.S. Department of State","level":2,"label":"Exercise Increased Caution","updated":"Tue, 28 Jul 2026","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.ken.html"},{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":3,"label":"Advises against all travel to parts of the country","updated":"2026-09-04T14:12:11Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":2,"label":"Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)","updated":"2026-09-24T08:53:34.4136841-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/kenya"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":4.87166844718499,"display":"4.9 / 100k","year":"2022","score":67,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"crime_major_constraint","label":"Crime seen as a major business constraint","value":0.6,"display":"0.6%","year":"2018","score":100,"source":"World Bank Enterprise Surveys"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0.5562074287307521,"display":"0.56 / million","year":"2021","score":80,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":28.2,"display":"28.2 / 100k","year":"2021","score":27,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":46.0022749,"display":"46/100","year":"2025","score":46,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":50.8150977,"display":"51/100","year":"2025","score":51,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":30.7933713,"display":"31/100","year":"2025","score":31,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":50.514722,"display":"51/100","year":"2025","score":51,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":49.0707245,"display":"49/100","year":"2025","score":49,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":51.5886595,"display":"52/100","year":"2025","score":52,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"city_population_scale","label":"Urban scale factor","value":4397073,"display":"4.4M residents","year":null,"score":50,"source":"City Geocoding"},{"key":"numbeo_crime_index","label":"Crime index (crowdsourced)","value":55.2,"display":"55.2 / 100","year":null,"score":48,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":50,"display":"US AQI 50 · Good","year":null,"score":90,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":80,"display":"80 within 15 km · nearest ~0.4 km","year":null,"score":95,"source":"OpenStreetMap"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":29,"display":"September: highs ~29°C · heavy rain / flooding","year":null,"score":82,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":2,"display":"2 active alerts · Wildfire (green)","year":null,"score":92,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":50,"source":"CA / US"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Tanzania","distanceKm":196},{"kind":"Drought","severity":"green","title":"Drought is on going in Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda","distanceKm":415}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Nairobi is moderately safe for visitors who exercise caution, particularly in the central business district and known tourist areas, but risks from petty crime, scams, and occasional protests require vigilance.","summary":"Nairobi presents a moderate safety risk for travelers, with petty crime and scams being the most common threats to visitors, while violent crime and terrorism remain concerns in specific areas. The city's safety is bolstered by strong tourism infrastructure, visible police presence in key zones, and good access to healthcare, but visitors must stay alert in crowded places and avoid displaying valuables. Recent protests and police responses have occasionally disrupted central areas, though they rarely affect well-planned tourist itineraries.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery occur in the CBD and certain suburbs like Kasarani, often involving gangs with machetes or knives; visitors should avoid isolated areas and resist confrontation."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common in crowded places such as Globe Roundabout, Archives, Muthurwa Market, and public transport; thieves often work in groups using distraction tactics."},"safeAreas":["Westlands","Karen","Gigiri"],"avoidAreas":["Eastleigh (terrorism and extortion risk)","Kibera (robbery and violent crime, especially after dark)"],"scams":["Fake police or official shakedowns demanding bribes","Taxi meter manipulation or overcharging, especially from unlicensed vehicles at JKIA","Distraction theft involving staged incidents or accomplices to steal bags or phones"],"zones":[{"name":"Westlands","level":"safe","note":"Upscale business and residential area with strong security presence, popular with expats and tourists; petty crime low but remain alert after dark."},{"name":"Karen","level":"safe","note":"Leafy suburb with diplomatic residences and private security; low crime rates, ideal for families and longer stays."},{"name":"Gigiri","level":"safe","note":"UN headquarters area with heavy police and private security; very low risk of crime, but avoid demonstrations near UN complex."},{"name":"Parklands","level":"caution","note":"Trendy area with restaurants and nightlife; pickpocketing and bag snatching reported in crowded venues, especially after dark."},{"name":"Kilimani","level":"caution","note":"Popular with young professionals and tourists; opportunistic theft common in bars and markets, avoid walking alone late at night."},{"name":"Central Business District (CBD)","level":"caution","note":"High foot traffic increases pickpocketing and scam risk; avoid after dark due to occasional protests and muggings."},{"name":"Eastleigh","level":"avoid","note":"Somali-majority district with frequent police raids and terrorism concerns; high risk of extortion and arbitrary detention for foreigners."},{"name":"Kibera","level":"avoid","note":"One of Africa's largest slums; elevated risk of robbery and violent crime, especially after dark; only visit with trusted local guides if essential."},{"name":"Kasarani","level":"caution","note":"Residential area north of city; recent CCTV footage shows machete-wielding gang attacks; avoid isolated streets after dark."}]}}