Kenya Drops in Global Peace and Passport Rankings Amid Debate

The Global Peace Index ranked Kenya 132nd out of 163 countries, down five spots from last year, citing Horn of Africa conflicts in Sudan, Ethiopia, and Somalia.

Passport Reports placed its passport 120th among 199 nations with a mobility score of 75, while a newspaper exposed allegations of passports issued to sanctioned Sudan Rapid Support Forces figures.

Online reactions split between those faulting protests and criticism for hurting the image, and others pointing to government actions like the passport scandal. Despite the drops, Kenya ranked second globally for welcoming foreign visitors.