Kenya steps up repatriation of citizens in South Africa

NAIROBI, July 2– Kenya announced Thursday that it has repatriated 151 citizens from South Africa amid escalating anti-migrant tensions in the country. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said that a total of 240 Kenyan nationals requiring assistance have registered with the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria.

Mudavadi said the high commission is currently providing temporary safe havens, including hotel accommodation, food, and other essential relief supplies, alongside specialized support for vulnerable individuals. “The escalation of hostile acts can be unfortunate.