Kenya is a country in East Africa with a coastline on the Indian Ocean. It encompasses the savannah, Lakelands, the Great Rift Valley, and mountain highlands. It's also home to wildlife like lions, elephants, and rhinos. From Nairobi, the capital, safaris visit the Maasai Mara Reserve, known for its annual wildebeest migrations, and Amboseli National Park, offering views of Tanzania's 5,895m Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Climate in Kenya
Kenya enjoys a tropical climate, which is pleasant, favorable, and characterised by plenty of sunshine all year round. June, July, August, September and October are the coldest months. Early morning temperatures at higher altitude are typically 10°C/50°F. It is advisable to pack warm clothing, as morning temperatures will be cold. The Kenya meteorological department has predicted rainfall in the months of October to December 2023.
Health
Delegates coming from yellow fever endemic countries shall have valid vaccination certificates (vaccinated ten (10) days) before departing for destination country.
All delegates are advised to bring with them their valid yellow fever vaccination certificates when travelling to Kenya.
The risk of malaria is low in Nairobi. However, delegates are advised to consult a medical practitioner for appropriate malarial prevention before travel. Read more about recommended vaccinations.
Delegates will be responsible for the cost of all health, medical, hospital and associated resources and services. Delegates are strongly advised to obtain medical and travel insurance before commencing their journey.
Several major hospitals are just a short distance from the venue, including Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi Hospital, Aga Khan Hospital, M.P SHAH Hospital, Gertrude Hospital and AAR Hospital.
Most hospitals in Nairobi accept international insurance coverage (See Annex iii for insurance companies).
Delegates on any routine medication are advised to travel with their usual medication in sufficient quantities to cover the meeting days.
COVID-19
All delegates arriving through any port of entry in Kenya shall no longer be required to show proof of either COVID-19 vaccination or a pre-departure COVID-19 test.
Only delegates with flu-like symptoms must fill out the passenger locator form on the ‘jitenge’ platform: https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration/. They will also be required to take a COVID-19 antigen test at their own cost upon arrival.
Those who turn positive for antigen test will be required to take a further COVID-19 PCR test at their own cost. Those with severe symptoms shall then be allowed to isolate as per the prevailing isolation requirements for mild, moderate, and severe disease.
Pre-departure Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) or PCR testing may be considered at the discretion of any airlines departing from or terminating in Kenya.
Visa
All delegates are responsible for ensuring they have the correct documentation before departing to Nairobi. Delegates must apply for Kenyan Visas online through www.evisa.go.ke portal. A guide to those countries that require visas to enter Kenya is published on Kenya’s Immigration Website.
All diplomatic, official, and service passport holders attending the APNIFFT must also apply for Kenyan visas online, after which they will be issued courtesy (gratis) visas or receive their visas issued upon arrival.
Requirements
- Passports should be valid for at least six (6) months from the entry date and should have at least one (1) unused page when presented for endorsements.
- Applicants must hold a Note Verbale from respective Governments or an official letter from the respective Organisations.
- One must attach a clear passport bio-data page and a clear photograph during the application process. The file format of the attachments should be JPG, and the size should be 293KB passports.
- Single-entry visas are obtainable upon arrival for USD 50.
For more information on Kenya visas, visit www.immigration.go.ke or contact Mr. Xavier Ndalia on +254 715 332255
Taxi Services
Reliable online and traditional cab/taxi operators are readily available within the city, offering reliable and affordable services. Delegates can download the Uber, Little Cab, Bolt apps and attach your payment method to begin using the service. Payment can be made in local currency.
Download the logistical note here