Canada Issues Travel Advisory for Kenya Over Planned July 7 Protests
The Canadian Embassy in Kenya has issued a travel advisory to its citizens warning of potential unrest during planned nationwide protests scheduled for July 7, 2025—Saba Saba Day.
The advisory, published on July 3, calls for heightened vigilance among Canadian nationals living in or visiting Kenya due to concerns that the demonstrations could turn violent.
“Demonstrations are scheduled to take place in Nairobi and across Kenya on July 7, 2025. Gatherings and demonstrations may also occur before or after this date. Recent demonstrations have been violent, with incidents of looting and shootings resulting in casualties,” the statement read.
The embassy further warned that such protests could disrupt transport, telecommunications, and internet services. In some areas, authorities may impose curfews or restrict movement without prior notice.
Canadian nationals in Kenya are advised to stay away from protests, avoid areas around government offices, and stay informed through local news sources. The advisory also emphasized the need to adhere to instructions from local authorities, including obeying curfew orders and anticipating a heightened security presence.
In addition to Nairobi, Canada discouraged travel to various parts of the country, citing terrorism threats and civil unrest. These areas include:
- Nairobi
- Naivasha
- Nanyuki
- Meru
- Narok
- Kenya’s coastal regions
- Mandera, Wajir, and Garissa counties (bordering Somalia)
“There is also an increased risk of kidnapping in the northeastern Kenyan counties of Mandera, Wajir, and Garissa bordering Somalia and the coastal areas of Lamu County,” the notice stated.
It also flagged past incidents involving improvised explosive devices (IEDs), notably near the Dadaab refugee camp, 80 kilometers from the Somali border.
The embassy additionally cautioned against travel within a 50-kilometre radius of the Ethiopian border due to potential cross-border conflicts.
Public spaces such as government buildings, shopping malls, schools, places of worship, and hotels were listed as potential targets for attacks.
The advisory comes at a time of increased political tension in Kenya, with civil society groups and opposition figures calling for nationwide protests against the government.
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Canada Issues Travel Advisory for Kenya Over Planned July 7 Protests