Originally Posted by
kokonutz
We heard about and worried about the ban. But We felt no effect from it whatsoever and our bags went through security at NBO and Wilson with ziploc bags and a duty free bag. Speaking of which, duty free purchases in NBO MUST be in the sealed clear, red top duty free plastic bag to get through gate security.
The focus is to end reliance on plastic shopping bags that litter the landscape for a couple miles as you approach any village. So the focus will be on retailers at first.
As a tourist I wouldn't sweat it. But I also wouldn't flaunt it.
We have been advised by our guides to not bring any plastic bags, including Duty-free bags.
All visitors to Kenya are advised to use paper bags or bags made out of fabric and refrain from using plastic bags at all. Should businesses in Kenya offer plastic bags, these should be refused. There is an exception for duty free purchases when leaving Kenya,
after central security in the airport.
Just in case they start enforcing and charging the fines.
I'd rather be safe than sorry.