Gov't seeks extra Ksh.400M to repatriate Kenyans stranded in Russia, Middle East

State department officials said that the funds are needed to support urgent rescue efforts for vulnerable citizens abroad. If approved, the allocation in the Supplementary Estimates will raise th.....

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The State Department for Diaspora Affairs is seeking an additional Ksh.400 million from Parliament to repatriate Kenyans stranded in conflict zones, particularly in the Middle East and those affected by the Russia-Ukraine war.

The department's budget would increase by Ksh.400 million if the request is approved.
Ambassador Hellen Gichuhi, Secretary of Diaspora Welfare and Partnerships, briefed the National Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Affairs on the urgent need for funds.
Assistance is prioritized for the most vulnerable, including minors and those in distress, as a blanket evacuation for over 500,000 Kenyans in the Middle East is deemed impractical.

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