UAE Assures Safety of 30,000 Kenyans as Middle East Tensions Persist
"The Kenyan community is not a guest in the UAE – it is part of our family, and we will do everything necessary to ensure its safety," the Minister of Foreign Affairs said. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has assured Kenya that approximately 30,000 Kenyans living and working in the Gulf nation are safe amidst ongoing regional tensions.
- ~30,000 Kenyans are estimated to be living and working in the UAE.
- UAE Minister of State Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri stated that the safety of all residents, including Kenyans, is a top priority.
- Daily life, businesses, and essential services in the UAE are continuing uninterrupted, according to the Minister.
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