The standards of tap water in Kenya have been steadily on the decline over the past years. Even in certain areas of Nairobi, you can not be guaranteed clean drinking water from the tap.

You should take precaution especially if the water is not from a mains supply. To purify water for drinking you can purchase tablets from a pharmacy or boil the water for about half an hour.

Alternatively you can buy bottled water from a supermarket. This is especially important if traveling out of town.

Food hygiene is important; avoid eating from low-cost unhygienic looking restaurants or fruits and salads served by street venders.
Avoid foods that have been cooked and left out for a while as these may be contaminated and wash fruit before eating.

Cases of stomach upsets are not very common for travelers to Kenya, if you develop diarrhea, it may probably pass within a day or too. If you intend to stay in the country for a long period, it is better to let your immune system fight any potential bugs rather than take medication unless it’s serious. This can assist in getting your body used to the local environment.