The Canadian government has issued a travel advisory that cautioned its citizens to be extra careful should they travel to Kenya during the upcoming festive season.
The government listed, among other issues, terrorism, high levels of criminal activities, frequent power outages, unsafe public transport systems and roads as some of the factors that could endanger the safety of its citizens.
On power outages, Canadian citizens were cautioned that the regular blackouts may increase the risk of criminal activity in affected areas, which could in turn lead to opportunistic theft during prolonged outages.
In Nairobi, Canadians have been advised to steer clear of city estates such as Eastleigh, Kibera and Pangani owing to high cases of violent crimes.
Canadian travelers have similarly been urged to refrain from displaying signs of wealth or carrying substantial amounts of money.
Additionally, they have been encouraged to safeguard their financial resources and essential travel documents by not storing them in the same location while exploring Kenya.
They have likewise been advised against leaving their foods and drinks unattended when frequenting entertainment joints and of local con artists defrauding foreigners.