By Nyang’au ArakaThe government has issued a travel and safety advisory to Kenyans residing in, or planning to travel to, parts of the Middle East, citing a fluid and evolving security situation in the region. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, through the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, said it was “closely monitoring the evolving security situation in parts of the Middle East” and urged citizens to exercise heightened vigilance. President William Ruto with Roseline Kathure Njogu, Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs. The ministry also advised citizens to limit movement, particularly in areas where security operations are ongoing or anticipated. Kenyans were urged to postpone non-essential travel, especially at night or during periods of curfew and official security alerts issued by host governments.

Source: Daily Nation March 01, 2026 19:54 UTC