The UK, however, warned its citizens in the amended travel advisory on Thursday against travelling by road. “The foreign and commonwealth office no longer advise against travel to Lamu Island and Manda. If you travel to Lamu Island or Manda, you should do so by air and not by road," read the statement. Heritage Hotels chief executive Mohammed Hersi commended the UK for its gesture, and urged the US to also lift the non-essential travel advisory on Lamu. The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office said UK citizens are free to visit any national park, reserve and wildlife conservancies in the country.

Source: The Star March 10, 2017 21:15 UTC