State issues security advisory to Kenyans in Iran, Israel

Conflict between Iran and Israel / Screengrab

The government has issued a safety and security advisory to Kenyans living in Iran and Israel.

This is even as Israel and Iran are locked in direct, large-scale conflict.

Israel targets Iran’s nuclear, military, and energy infrastructure using airstrikes and cyber-drones, while Iran retaliates with missiles and drones on Israeli territory.

Civilians on both sides are suffering, and tens of thousands of Iranians are fleeing their homes.

In a statement on Wednesday, the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, PS Roseline Njogu said the safety and well-being of Kenyans abroad remains the utmost priority.

She issued safety and security guidance as the situation in the Middle East continues to evolve.

Njogu cautioned Kenyans in the two countries to exercise extreme caution, avoid non-essential movement, and monitor local media and alerts.

She asked Kenyans living in Iran and Israel to follow local authority instructions and to have emergency preparedness-documents and emergency supplies.

“Contact our missions in Tel Aviv and Tehran if you require urgent assistance or are in distress,” she said.

Kenyans in Israel seek help at the Kenya Embassy in Israel (Tel Aviv) through the address at Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv, Israel- Phone: +972 3 575 4633/+97254 691 4773.

Those in Iran can seek help at the Kenya Embassy in Iran (Tehran) at Africa Avenue, Tehran, Iran or call +98 21 88667394/+98 21 88667368 and Peter Kamau-+98 996 387 0992 or through the email: [email protected].

She further announced that additional support is available from the State Department for Diaspora Affairs via phone at +254 20 7876000 / +254 114757002 or email [email protected].

“Register Your Presence with the Kenya mission near you if you have not done so, to ensure you can be reached quickly in case of evacuation or emergency support,” she said.

The PS asked Kenyans living in the two countries to stay connected and maintain regular contact with family members and inform them of their whereabouts and well-being.

She said the government continues to monitor the situation in the region and remains fully committed to the safety and welfare of Kenyans wherever they are.