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Public Conduct — Kenya

What travelers need to know about public conduct in Kenya. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

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Public Conduct in Kenya: what every traveler should know.

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Kenya's coastal areas are mainly Muslim — dress conservatively away from tourist resorts and hotels, particularly in Mombasa, and avoid public displays of affection.

Public displays of affection can lead to arrest and imprisonment.

§ UK FCDO — Kenya

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