How safe is Kenya ?
Stay alert when walking or driving through Nairobi . You should be careful to always be aware of your surroundings and if possible ensure that you have a guide with you. Nairobi is not nicknamed ‘Nairobbery’ for nothing and even daylight muggings on crowded streets are not uncommon. Particularly avoid walking after dark (take a taxi if you can afford it, at least a bus if you can not). Avoid ostentatious displays of wealth and property, particularly tempting objects such as cameras, mobile phones, laptops, MP3 players etc. (Source: wikitravel.org) Do not show off your wallet or valuable goods in public Keep enough money for your immediate needs in your pocket, and hide the rest on your body or leave your backup supply in a safety deposit box at your hotel Always keep valuables in a safety deposit box at your hotel instead of leaving them in your room Remove any jewelry that may draw a thief’s attention before you go out for strolling Never wear a bag or purse on your street-side should
Kenya is a rather safe country, where many tourists are going every year. You will be quite safe inside and outside happy home during daytime. However, there are several issues which need to be considered when staying as a foreigner in Kenya. Volunteers should not travel by night (risks of accidents and robbery) and should not wander around by night in cities or even in the village of Stella (risk of robbery, rape, etc.). In case of any doubt, please ask the happy home manager.
