Kenya visa requirements for Ugandans

Travel and visa requirements

Kenyan Visa is not required for Ugandans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Ugandans visiting Kenya are granted free entry without visa for a period of 90 days duration of stay.
  • Uganda passports must reach the validity of 3 months as stipulated by the Kenyan travel requirement.
  • Visitors are advised to leave at 2 blank pages of their passport for entry stamps.
  • Intending visitors must provide a Certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination.
  • the associated plug type is G, which is the plug that has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern. Kenya operates on a 240V supply voltage and 50Hz.
  • Kenya uses the East Africa Time zone (GMT+3), hence, there is no time difference between Uganda and Kenya.
  • Options for getting around Kenya include airlines, trains, car hires and taxis, public transport like 'matatus' and buses.
  • British airways, KLM, Lufthansa and Emirates are carriers to Kenya from Uganda.
  • The estimated flight time from Kampala, Uganda to Nairobi, Kenya is 1 hour, 8 minutes.
  • Visitors are allowed to possess money amount up to 100,000 Kenyan Shillings on exit.
  • The Kenyan Shilling is the currency of Kenya.
  • The Bantu Swahili language and English serve as Kenya’s official languages but there are more speakers of Swahili than English in the country.
  • The popularly cooked Kenyan foods are Maize meal called Ugali, when cooked and Unga when raw and rice. Ugali is usually served as a white stiff porridge, good for dipping in stews or making into a makeshift spoon when you eat with your hands.
  • The predominant religion in Kenya is Christianity, Islam is the second-largest religion in Kenya, other faiths practised in Kenya are Baha'i, Buddhism, Hinduism and traditional religions.
  • Lake Victoria is the world’s second-largest freshwater lake found in Kenya. Kenya shares Lake Victoria with Tanzania and Uganda.
  • Mount Kenya national park and Lake Turkana National park are world heritage sites in Kenya.
  • They have 110 different species of bats.
  • Kenya shares its land borders with Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
  • The biggest five animals rhinos, leopards, lions, buffalo, and elephants can all be found in Kenya.
  • Wildlife safari is the soul of Kenya’s tourism with safe infrastructure like buses, jeep and light aircraft are put in place for the comfort of tourists exploring the country. Tsavo is the largest national park in Kenya.
  • Some of the oldest known paleontological records of history have been found in Kenya.
  • Lions and Leopards are part of the landscape of the country which has made Kenya one of East Africa’s Favourite Safari destinations.
  • Kenya is also a great place for cultural encounters as there are more than 40 different ethnic groups in the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to Kenya?

 Kenya is a country with high potential risks, although the centres of main cities are safe during the day. Violent crime is common in Kenya, including kidnapping, muggings, armed carjacking, and burglaries.

What is the capital of Kenya?

Nairobi is the capital of Kenya. It is situated in the south-central part of the country and lies for about 300 miles (480 km) northwest of Mombasa, Kenya's major port on the Indian Ocean.

Can I extend my stay in Kenya?

After the initial days allocated by the immigration control at the port of entry have elapsed, you can renew your visit permit at the immigration headquarters in Nairobi.

How populous is Kenya?

Kenya is one of the most populous countries in the world and one of the most varied lands on the planet both in terms of its geography and its ethnic population. Kenya ranks number 27 in the list of countries (and dependencies) by population. Its total population was estimated at 47 million as at 2017 which is equivalent to 0.68% of the total world population.