High Commission of Sri Lanka in Nairobi, Kenya
- Address: 2nd Floor Wing A West 1, Nairobi City
- Phone: +734387267, +254734387267
- Fax: +2543872124
- Email: slhc.nairobi@mfa.gov.lk (verified), slhc.nirobi@mfa.gov.lk
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High Commission of Sri Lanka in Nairobi, Kenya; address 2nd Floor Wing A West 1, Nairobi City; phone +734387267. Plus 1 other mission.
Head of mission: Mr. Prageeth Chamika Seneviratne, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Sri Lanka, 3 Dec 2024)
Sri Lanka is an appealing travel destination for some Kenyans, thanks to its rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, tropical beaches, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. While it attracts a modest number of international visitors, it offers unique experiences that could resonate with a segment of Kenya's 54 million population.
Sri Lanka is generally considered safer for tourists compared to Kenya. According to the Global Peace Index, Sri Lanka ranks 99th out of 160 countries, while Kenya ranks 120th. In terms of murder rates, Sri Lanka has a rate of 3.5 per 100,000 people, compared to Kenya's 5.3. Additionally, the Global Organized Crime Index indicates that Sri Lanka has lower scores in various crime categories, suggesting a lesser presence of organized crime compared to Kenya. For instance, Sri Lanka scores 4.0 for mafia groups and 5.0 for crime networks, while Kenya scores 7.0 and 7.5, respectively. Overall, while no destination is without risk, tourists from Kenya may find Sri Lanka to be a relatively safer option for travel.