Kenya’s President William Ruto has for the first time spoken about the unfolding crisis in the Middle East after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, leading to sporadic explosions in the Gulf.
In astatement on March 2, Ruto strongly condemned the recent strikes on the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
“Kenya strongly condemns the strikes on the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain in the evolving conflict in the Middle East,” he stated.
Ruto noted that the regionalisation of the conflict poses a serious threat to international peace and security, emphasising that longstanding multilateral institutions remain critical for resolving the crisis and called for urgent multi-stakeholder engagement to de-escalate tensions.
“It is evident that the regionalisation of this conflict poses a grave threat to international peace and security. At this defining and perilous moment in global history, longstanding multilateral institutions remain indispensable frameworks for the resolution of the current crisis in the Middle East,” he explained.
Urgent Security Alert for Kenyan Citizen in the Middle East
In a statement on February 28 by the Kenyan Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu, the government said it is closely monitoring developments and urged citizens to exercise heightened vigilance as the situation remains fluid.
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“We urge all Kenyan citizens residing in, or planning to travel to, the region to exercise heightened vigilance. The situation remains fluid and may change without notice,” read the statement in part.
According to Kenya’s MFA, Kenyans residing in or travelling to the Middle East have been urged to register immediately with the nearest Kenyan embassy or consulate and update their contact details, next of kin and emergency information.
“Update your contact details, next of kin, and emergency contacts without delay. Link: https://platform.diaspora.go.ke/api/users/register,” the ministry stated.
Additionally, citizens have been advised to limit movement, avoid areas where security operations are ongoing, and postpone non-essential travel, particularly at night or during curfews and official security alerts.
They are also required to comply with instructions from host governments and security agencies, monitor verified updates from local authorities and Kenyan missions, and maintain regular communication with family, employers and diplomatic offices.
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“Comply strictly with instructions issued by host governments and security agencies,” the advisory instructed
The ministry further cautioned against sharing unverified information and urged reliance only on official communication channels.
Kenyans in distress have been advised to immediately contact the nearest embassy or consulate.
The government has provided access to a 24-hour Diaspora Emergency Hotline, a WhatsApp number and an official consular email for urgent assistance.
The emergency hotlines include: https://diaspora.go.ke/missions
Call the 24-Hour Diaspora Emergency Hotline: +254 207 876 000
WhatsApp: +254 114 757 002
Email: [email protected]
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