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July 2, 2026
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55 more Kenyans return home from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks

55 more Kenyans return home from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks

Some 55 Kenyans arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday evening after leaving South Africa following fears of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals...

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A total of 55 Kenyans have returned to Kenya after fleeing South Africa due to escalating xenophobic attacks. The returnees arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday evening, citing fears for their safety and the loss of their livelihoods.

  • 110 Kenyans are still awaiting repatriation from South Africa.
  • Returnees, like Nelly Ochieng', described their experiences as more alarming than previous xenophobic violence in 2015.
  • Concerns over foreigners taking jobs, undocumented migrants, and corruption fueled the anti-immigrant sentiment.

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