The United Kingdom has advised its citizens against all but essential travel to Moyale Town and areas within five kilometres of the Kenya-Ethiopia border following escalating violence in neighbouring Ethiopia.
The updated advisory was issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) on November 6, 2026, citing growing security concerns and reports of cross-border incidents affecting communities on the Kenyan side.
The warning covers Moyale Town and its surrounding areas, including the border crossing into Ethiopia.
According to the FCDO, violence in the Ethiopian border town of Moyale has affected neighbouring areas in Kenya since October 2026, with reports of stray gunfire, unexploded ordnance and projectiles landing in Kenyan territory.
The incidents have resulted in deaths and injuries, while the security situation remains unpredictable and could deteriorate without warning.
The advisory also warns travellers crossing through the Moyale border to remain alert, follow instructions from local authorities and use the A2 road directly to Marsabit before stopping elsewhere.
The development comes as Kenyan security agencies intensify operations along the border to prevent the violence from spreading further into the country.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said two women, one Kenyan and another Ethiopian, had died after being struck by stray bullets, while several other people had sustained injuries.
Kanja also disclosed that approximately 10,000 displaced people were staying in temporary shelters and public institutions around Moyale as humanitarian agencies continued providing assistance.
The fighting has disrupted cross-border trade, the movement of goods and services, and electricity supplies to Moyale, which relies heavily on power from Ethiopia.
The UK advisory does not constitute a general travel ban on Kenya but targets specific areas considered to face heightened security risks.
The FCDO has urged British nationals to consult its official travel guidance before travelling to affected areas, warning that travel against its advice could affect the validity of their insurance.
