Tanzania moves to enforce mandatory visitor cover as Kenya dithers

Author: Patrick AlushulaPublished on: September 16, 2026Country: Tanzania

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Tanzania moves to enforce mandatory visitor cover as Kenya dithers

Tanzania is set to beat Kenya in rolling out mandatory insurance for foreign visitors. The Insurance (Inbound Travel Insurance) Regulations, 2026, gazetted on September 4, require foreigners entering Tanzania to have a valid inbound travel insurance policy. Meanwhile, Kenya is experiencing delays due to court cases that are stalling its process.

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