Govt Says Over 500,000 Kenyans in Middle East Safe Amid Ongoing Tensions
The ministry said most Kenyans in the region have continued with their daily activities including work, studies and personal engagements. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The Kenyan government has assured the safety of over 500,000 Kenyan nationals in the Middle East following ongoing regional tensions, reporting no casualties among them seven days into the conflict.
- Over 500,000 Kenyans residing in Middle Eastern countries are reported safe.
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi issued the statement.
- Kenya Airways is repatriating stranded Kenyans through secured air corridors.
- Disruptions are affecting Kenyan exporters of perishable goods, with government efforts underway to facilitate cargo flights.
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