Hi again Christmas,
Thank you for accepting my research as your official answer! Here it
is again in the answerbox:
I concluded there is no central repository for the statistics, -as you
have asked for them. I'm going to post what I have for you anyway.
REFERENCES:
Kenya Statistics
http://www.cbs.go.ke/
April 05 2006 at 09:10AM - By Helen Nyambura-Mwaura
http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=14&click_id=587&art_id=qw1144214642331T614
..."Nairobi - Kenya expects an 18 percent rise in tourist arrivals
this year as a result of a successful international marketing drive
and the scrapping of adverse travel warnings, the Kenya Tourism Board
(KTB) said on Tuesday.
The east African country - famed for its wildlife and beaches -
projects that some 700,000 holiday makers will visit by air in 2006,
compared with 592,442 in 2005. The figures exclude overland
arrivals..."
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American Reference Center in Nairobi - Who We Are (like "ask a
librarian" --in Kenya)
http://usembassy.state.gov/nairobi/wwwuarc.doc
..."The American Reference Center in Nairobi, Kenya is a specialized
reference and research facility. Our purpose is to provide accurate,
up-to-date information and background about the United States and
about topics that are important to both Kenya and the U.S..."
PHONE: 254-2-3636205/196/197
FAX: 254-2-3636353
EMAIL: ircnairobi@state.gov
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US Embassy in Nairobi
http://usembassy.state.gov/nairobi
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Kenya Facts
http://www.cbs.go.ke/downloads/pdf/Kenyafacts.pdf
Note the contact information at the bottom.
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Travel Warning
United States Department of State
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1151.html
Bureau of Consular Affairs
Washington, DC 20520
This information is current as of today, Sun May 14 07:44:35 2006.
KENYA -
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_923.htmlDecember 30, 2005
..."This Travel Warning is being issued to remind American citizens to
consider carefully the risks of travel to Kenya at this time due to
ongoing safety and security concerns. This supersedes the Travel
Warning of July 1, 2005.
The Department recommends that private American citizens in Kenya
evaluate their personal security situation in light of continuing
terrorist threats and the limited ability of the Kenyan authorities to
detect and deter such acts. The U.S. Government continues to receive
indications of terrorist threats in Kenya and elsewhere in eastern
Africa aimed at U.S. and Western interests. Terrorist actions may
include suicide operations, bombings, kidnappings, attacks on civil
aviation, and attacks on maritime vessels in or near Kenyan ports.
U.S. citizens should be aware of the risk of indiscriminate attacks on
civilian targets in public places including tourist sites and
locations where Westerners are known to congregate, as well as
commercial operations associated with U.S. or other Western interests.
American citizens in Kenya should remain vigilant, particularly in
public places frequented by foreigners such as clubs, hotels, resorts,
Western-oriented shopping centers, restaurants, and places of worship.
Americans should also remain vigilant in residential areas, schools,
and at outdoor recreational events, and should avoid demonstrations
and large crowds. In particular, there is a continuing threat against
Westerners in the capital, Nairobi, and some locales in the coastal
region. In addition to the terrorist threat, there are increasing
incidents of criminal activity, including carjacking, robbery, and
other violent crime, especially after dark.
Americans who travel to or reside in Kenya despite this Travel Warning
are encouraged to register through the State Department?s travel
registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov. By
registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy to
contact them in case of emergency. Americans without Internet access
may register directly with the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi. The U.S.
Embassy is located on United Nations Avenue, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya;
telephone (254)(20)363-6000; fax (254)(20)363-6410..."
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Kenya: Tourist Vans Ambushed in Maasai Mara
http://www.worldtravelwatch.com/archives/2005/08/kenya-tourist-vans-ambushed-in-maasai-mara.shtml
The KENYA Page: http://www.worldtravelwatch.com/archives/africa/kenya/
Lots of scary news articles here about tourists being carjacked,
robbed, etc. at this link.
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The East African Standard (Nairobi) - Kenya: Arrest Highway Crime
EDITORIAL - May 10, 2006 - Posted to the web May 9, 2006 - Nairobi
http://allafrica.com/stories/200605091139.html
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Kenya General Safety Tips
http://www.uyaphi.com/kenya/general-safety.htm
'A guide on basic safety practices while on safari and or in the African bush'
General Safety Tips:
If you're on a mobile, packaged safari and/ or tour, encountering
safety risks are minimal - tour operators make it their business to
know the areas they travel to so risk is kept to a minimum.
Avoid the border areas next to Sudan, Banditry still take place.
Try not to travel alone, always keep to small groups, never hitch hike
or get a lift from a stranger when you are on your own. Always read
the local news and keep up to date on current happenings around the
world and in Africa.
Websites like www.news24.com, www.iafrica.com, www.africanews.org and
www.iol.co.za are updated with top stories almost hourly.
Ask a few locals to give you a run-down on all safe and unsafe areas,
dress codes as well as areas where the tourist are.
Safety Rules within Cities: The central areas of the larger cities
(e.g. Nairobi, Mombasa) have a criminal element that preys on unwary
tourists! Do not walk alone in apparently deserted places especially
at night; wherever possible walk with a group. Be on the look out for
pickpockets and bag snatchers. Do not carry more cash than required.
Do not wear jewellery. Wear a money belt that fits under your clothes.
Don't carry a lot of camera equipment especially in the major cities.
Keep a photocopy of the first few pages of your passport, visas and
air tickets, separately from the original documents. Beware of thieves
posing as police officers.
Safety on Roads: hen driving in Africa there are a few simple rules,
drive carefully and slowly (speed kills), remember animals and humans
can cross the road at any time (quite often just in front of you), try
never to drive at night, stay alert as roads are often poorly
maintained and pot holes are to be found. Another fairly common
occurrence are vehicles with missing headlights. Always wear you seat
belts. If you are renting a car, keep the doors and windows locked
while driving in the major cities. Car-jacking occurs fairly regularly
but may not end in violence as long as you comply with demands made.
Terrorism in Kenya: Sadly Kenya, like so many other countries striving
towards development, is not free of terrorism. 243 People were killed
and over 1000 injured during the 1998 attack on the US Embassy in
Nairobi. November 2002 saw a car bomb explosion which killed 15 people
outside a hotel near Mombassa. The militant group Al-Qaeda are thought
to be behind the attacks. Despite these are scary statistics you can
still enjoy your safari or the beach in Mombassa. After all, tourists
haven't stopped going to New York city after 9-11 and security has
improved in Kenya since 2002. For more information on terrorism check
with your Foreign Office or Department of State for the latest
warnings and developments and stay up to date with current world
affairs (see top).
Generally people are very friendly towards tourists in Kenya and you
will be humbled by their hospitality. However, poverty is rampant in
Kenya and you will soon realise that you are far richer and more
fortunate than most local people you meet. You will probably attract
your fair share of souvenir hawkers and beggars, but try and take the
time to meet ordinary people going about their day to day business
too. The experience will be worth it. Don't be afraid to step out of
that tour bus, just take some precautions. Stay aware of what's going
on around you, you have a good chance of enjoying a problem-free
safari!
Safety on Safari: Always listen to your guide!
When visiting wildlife areas do not walk into the bush without your guide!
Do not approach any wild animals too closely: It is dangerous!
Do not swim in any rivers (presence of crocodiles and hippo's)!
Never feed any animals, however inquisitive they may appear to be!
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KENYA (TIER 2 - WATCH LIST) - Trafficking in Persons Report
http://www.state.gov/g/tip/rls/tiprpt/2004/33189.htm
..."Kenya is a country of origin, destination, and transit for victims
trafficked for the purposes of sexual exploitation and forced labor.
Victims are trafficked from South Asian and East Asian countries and
the Middle East through Kenya to European destinations for sexual
exploitation. Asian nationals, principally Indians, Bangladeshi, and
Nepalese, are trafficked into Kenya and coerced into bonded labor in
the construction and garment industries. Kenyan children are
trafficked internally from rural areas to urban centers and coastal
areas into involuntary servitude, including work as street vendors and
day laborers, and into prostitution. Women and children are trafficked
from Burundi and Rwanda to coastal areas in Kenya for sexual
exploitation in the growing sex tourism industry.
The Government of Kenya does not fully comply with the minimum
standards for the elimination of trafficking;..."
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KENYA BASICS
http://www.wordtravels.com/Travelguide/Countries/Kenya/Basics
..."Safety: Nairobi is notorious for robberies and muggings and
visitors should be alert at all times. Visitors should also be
vigilant in Mombasa. There have been a number of recent knife attacks
on tourists in the main south coast tourist areas of Diani and Ukunda.
There is a serious threat of banditry in the northern areas and travel
is only advisable with an armed escort. For security reasons visitors
to Lamu Island are advised to travel by air. Visitors should take
sensible precautions when driving; in particular, landmines have been
used in attacks around Moyale, close to the main A2 road south.
Vehicles crossing the border at this point should stay on the A2.
There is a high threat from global terrorism in Kenya and visitors
should be vigilant in public places and tourist sites..."
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MORE LINKS TO EXPLORE
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RPT-FEATURE-Kenya crime rivals corruption as threat to investors\
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L19783764.htm
Frightening.
Dangers of Traveling in Africa
http://goafrica.about.com/od/healthandsafety/a/dangers.htm
Health and Safety in Africa
http://goafrica.about.com/od/healthandsafety/
Kenya Travel Guide - Information and Advice
http://bugbog.com/exotic_places/kenya_travel.html
Kenya
http://us.makemytrip.com/destination/traveltips/kenya.htm
~~Cynthia
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