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March 19, 2026
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Middle East crisis: Immigration seeks Sh400m to repatriate Kenyans

Middle East crisis: Immigration seeks Sh400m to repatriate Kenyans

Diaspora department says 15 Kenyans have been evacuated from Iran via Turkey...

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The Kenyan State Department for Diaspora Affairs is seeking Sh400 million to repatriate its citizens caught in escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Russia. Fifteen Kenyans have already been evacuated from Iran.

  • A request for Sh400 million has been made to Parliament for repatriation efforts.
  • The State Department for Diaspora Affairs, led by Ambassador Hellen Gichuhi, is coordinating the evacuations.
  • The escalating war between Israel-US and Iran has led to widespread requests for evacuation from over 500,000 Kenyans working in the region.

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