A problem in Kenya is the bandits carry AK47s. And are very willing to use them.

I visited Kenya in 1988. One tour I wanted to take was to the North West territories but missed out on it. Which I believe included Samburu country. It also included Shufta (bandit) country. During the tour, soldiers would get aboard the truck or bus. As shufta attack was a real possibility.

Edited: The NW trip was to be to Lake Turkana.