Kenya
Regional economic anchor and NGO hub. Al-Shabaab spillover in the north-east and coast, plus urban criminality in Nairobi and Mombasa, define the threat picture.
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Region
- East Africa
- Population
- 55.1M
Cross-border spillover; urban crime
Category ratings
Localised risks warrant briefed travel. Vetted accommodation and drivers, pre-travel briefings and 24/7 tracking recommended.
Recent activity
Threat actor deploying LockBit-derivative against mid-tier financial institutions. Initial access via exposed VPN appliances. Advisory issued to portfolio clients.
Organisers calling for demonstrations Friday. Police deployment expected. Advise avoiding CBD 10:00–17:00; brief drivers on secondary routes.
Wildcat industrial action delaying ground handling. Passenger flights operating; cargo throughput reduced ~40%. Clients advised on freight contingencies.
Operating guidance
- Avoid predictable patterns of movement; vary routes and timings around government, security and diplomatic facilities.
- Assume elevated targeting of finance, energy and NGO sectors; enforce MFA, VPN hygiene and third-party access reviews.
- Vet drivers, accommodation and local partners through in-country due diligence; refresh annually.
- Maintain a written crisis management plan aligned to INGO ADVISORY response playbooks; rehearse twice a year.
Intelligence library
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