This archive report was first published on 27 August 2021.
Published on August 27, 2021, the UK's travel ban on Kenya remains in effect, dealing a fresh blow to the country's tourism industry.
The ban, which was first implemented in April, has been extended due to concerns over the spread of new Covid-19 variants in Kenya.
Kenya's tourism industry, which typically peaks during the dry season from July to September, is expected to suffer significantly as a result of the ban.
Kenya is a popular destination for British tourists, with over 181,000 visitors in 2019.
The UK has categorized countries into green, amber, and red lists, with different restrictions in place for arrivals from each list.
Travellers from countries on the red list, including Kenya, are denied entry to the UK, while returning British citizens must undergo 10 days of mandatory quarantine in hotels.
Kenya had protested the ban earlier, citing the country's relaxed requirements for British citizens, which included a 14-day isolation period before entry.
Kenya has reported 232,869 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 4,635 deaths, with a positivity rate of 12.9% as of August 26.
British High Commissioner to Kenya Jane Mariott Howe had urged the Kenyan government to accelerate vaccinations, which could lead to the lifting of the ban.
Kenya received 880,460 doses of Moderna vaccines from the US government on Monday, in a bid to boost the country's vaccination drive.
