Fifteen Kenyans evacuated from Iran amid the escalating Middle East conflict have safely returned home, marking the latest effort by the government to protect its citizens caught in overseas crises.
The group arrived early Sunday at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where emotional reunions unfolded as families welcomed their loved ones after days of uncertainty.
Relief and joy filled the arrivals area as the evacuees stepped onto Kenyan soil following a carefully coordinated evacuation mission. Government officials from the State Department for Diaspora Affairs received the group upon arrival.
Authorities confirmed that the evacuees traveled through Türkiye before flying back to Kenya, a route arranged to move them out of the conflict zone safely.
Soon after landing, officials guided the returnees through a formal debriefing session designed to gather information about their experiences during the evacuation. The group also received immediate psychosocial support to help them cope with the stress and trauma linked to the unfolding crisis.
Kenyan authorities organized the evacuation through a joint effort led by the State Department for Diaspora Affairs and the country’s diplomatic missions in Tehran and Ankara.
Officials described the operation as part of a broader commitment to ensure the safety and welfare of Kenyans living and working abroad, particularly in regions affected by conflict or political instability.
Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu had earlier confirmed that a multi-agency team activated emergency response protocols across Kenya’s regional missions to manage the growing crisis.
The government continues to monitor the situation closely as tensions in the region evolve.
PS Njogu urged Kenyan citizens facing difficulties overseas to reach out to the nearest Kenyan diplomatic mission for help. She also encouraged those in distress to contact the State Department for Diaspora Affairs directly through official communication channels: Emergency Email – consular@diaspora. go.ke and general email – info@diaspora.go.ke.
“Kenyans in distress should contact the nearest Kenyan Mission or reach the State Department for Diaspora Affairs through: Hotline: +254 207 876 000 WhatsApp: +254 114 757 00,” she added.
Authorities also advised Kenyans abroad to strictly follow guidance issued by Kenyan embassies, host governments, and official government updates to ensure their safety as the situation in the Middle East continues to develop.
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