Kenya has introduced mandatory health insurance for international visitors as part of measures to strengthen health preparedness following confirmation of an imported Ebola case. Under the new requirement, travellers must purchase insurance online while applying for the Kenya electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA). The insurance costs US$44, excluding the applicable payment gateway fee, taking the total cost to approximately US$52 per person. The requirement adds a new travel-related cost for international visitors as Kenya strengthens health surveillance and response measures.
Janice Alyosius is a travel and MICE journalist focusing on business travel, destination marketing, aviation and industry policy. She leads editorial content at MICEtalk and also writes for TravTalk, covering global trends, trade developments and key industry conversations. With regular reporting from tourism forums, conventions and on-ground industry events, her work blends news-led analysis with strong industry voices, offering clear context and relevance for travel trade professionals and decision-makers.