The short answer
RiftlyKE is a free, offline-first arrival toolkit for first-time international tourists visiting Kenya. It gives you one clear next step — from landing at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to reaching your stay — plus an offline Pocket Pass, SIM and M-PESA guidance, fare checks and essential phrases.
Most travel advice tells you everything about Kenya. RiftlyKE tells you the one thing to do next — before you fly, when you land, and while you get moving — so you are never standing in an arrivals hall wondering what comes now.
How RiftlyKE compares
Blogs, forums and official sites all have their place. RiftlyKE is built for a different moment: the first hours after you land, when you are tired, offline and short on time.
| Feature | RiftlyKE | Travel blogs | Forums & social | Official sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works without internet | Yes, after saving the offline kit | No | No | No |
| One clear next step at a time | Yes — 8 guided arrival steps | Long articles to scroll | Conflicting threads | Forms and notices |
| Specific to Nairobi JKIA arrivals | Yes — built around JKIA only | Rarely | Sometimes | Partially |
| Last-checked dates on changeable info | Yes, on every guide | Rarely | No | Varies |
| Personal details stay on your device | Yes — encrypted Pocket Pass | n/a | No — public posts | Held by the portal |
| Written for first-time tourists | Yes — that is the whole focus | Mixed audiences | Mixed audiences | All travelers |
What you get
Frequently asked questions
Is RiftlyKE free?
Yes. RiftlyKE is free to use. Some optional partner links — such as eSIM data plans and extra travel medical cover — are affiliate links, which means RiftlyKE may earn a commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you. These links are always labelled.
Does RiftlyKE work offline?
Yes. Save the offline kit while you still have internet, and the arrival steps, fares, phrases and your Pocket Pass keep working without a connection. The Ask RiftlyKE helper is the one feature that needs internet access.
Who is RiftlyKE for?
First-time international tourists visiting Kenya — travelers from the US, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia and beyond who are landing at Nairobi JKIA and want to know their next safe step.
Is RiftlyKE a government service?
No. RiftlyKE is an independent travel tool, not a government service and not an emergency service. It links to official portals such as the Kenya eTA site and eCitizen, and it tells you when to confirm something with official staff.
Does RiftlyKE replace official advice?
No. Guides show last-checked dates, and anything that can change — entry rules, prices, pickup arrangements — is flagged so you confirm it with the official source or staff before relying on it.
Where does my personal information go?
Nowhere. Pocket Pass details like your accommodation and emergency contacts are encrypted and stored only on your own device. They are never uploaded to a server.
Sources and next steps
This is published-source guidance, not a live eligibility check. Confirm your circumstances with official staff or the official website before you rely on it.
Rules and prices can change. Confirm with official staff or the official website before you rely on them.
Keep this with you offline
One clear next action, plus fares, phrases and your Pocket Pass. Free, and it works without internet.