Since the kidnappings and murders of British tourists and expats by armed gangs in the Lamu area earlier this year, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO, see fco.gov.uk) has advised against all but essential travel to anywhere within 60km of the Somali border, and coastal areas within 150km of the border, including Lamu. It also warns that there is a general threat of terrorism throughout Kenya. Travelling against FCO advice invalidates British travel insurance, and most UK tour operators have suspended trips to Lamu. However, operators say other tourist spots are safe. "Most of Kenya, including the Masai Mara and the major reserves are safe, In Narok, the Narok and Transmara county councils are working with the Kenya Wildlife Service to boost security in the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Narok KWS Senior Warden Kenneth Naashu said
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