This archive report was first published on 6 November 2019.
On November 6, 2019, the United Kingdom's Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) issued a travel advisory warning its citizens about safety concerns at Wilson Airport in Nairobi.
The advisory, which comes a month after two planes skidded off the runway at Wilson Airport, urged Britons to be vigilant when using the airport, which is mainly used for domestic flights.
“There are some concerns about the lack of security arrangements in place at Wilson airport in Nairobi. Be vigilant at all times when transiting airports,” read part of the travel advisory.
The FCO also warned its citizens to be cautious when chartering private aircraft, advising them to check with the company's Safety Pilot about the condition of the aircraft and runways to be used.
Additionally, the FCO warned its citizens about the risks associated with using matatus (minibuses) in Kenya, citing poor maintenance, speeding drivers, and uninsured vehicles.
“Check the bus operator’s safety standards. Though very cheap to use, matatus are notorious for being poorly maintained, badly driven and uninsured. There are frequent reports of matatus being hijacked and passengers being robbed,” the FCO said.
