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Mudavadi on Safety of 500,000 Kenyans in the Middle East: What the March Statement Said

Kelvin Kibet

Updated October 9, 2026

During a March 9, 2026 address at Chatham House in London, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the safety of more than 500,000 Kenyans living and working in the Middle East was a priority for the Government. The figure and assurance were part of Kenya’s response to the conflict at that time; this article does not treat them as a current headcount or a guarantee that every person could be evacuated.

What the Government said in March

Mudavadi called for restraint, protection of civilians and respect for international law. A separate Foreign Affairs Ministry statement on March 6 said Kenya’s missions in the region had activated emergency and contingency arrangements, and urged Kenyans to register with their nearest embassy or consulate and follow host-government guidance. The Ministry said Kenya Airways was using safe air corridors to assist stranded Kenyans where possible.

The remarks described Kenya’s diplomatic position and response plans. They were not an evacuation order, a travel warning for every Middle Eastern country or confirmation that every Kenyan resident had been contacted.

Where Kenyans abroad can get help

People in distress should use the Ministry’s official directory to find the nearest Kenyan mission and check its current contact details. The State Department for Diaspora Affairs also lists +254 114 757 002 and consular@diaspora.go.ke for assistance. Emergency numbers and mission arrangements can change, so confirm them on the official pages before relying on a saved number.

Kenya’s February 28 advisory asked citizens in or travelling to affected areas to register with their mission, keep family and emergency contacts updated, limit movement in areas with security operations, follow local authorities and avoid spreading unverified claims. The official advisory should be checked for the latest instructions.

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Kelvin Kibet

Kelvin Kibet is a journalist and multimedia professional with more than six years of experience in journalism, digital media, content production, and newsroom operations.As Editor-in-Chief of Daily Report KE, Kelvin provides editorial leadership and oversees the quality, accuracy, and integrity of the platform's published content. He works with the editorial team to ensure that stories are properly reviewed, fact-checked, contextualized, and presented in accordance with professional journalistic standards.His responsibilities include supervising reporting processes, coordinating newsroom operations, reviewing stories before publication, strengthening editorial procedures, and maintaining standards of accuracy, fairness, and responsible journalism.Kelvin has experience in news reporting, digital journalism, multimedia storytelling, video production, community journalism, and editorial management. He is committed to producing informative, accurate, and public-interest content for Daily Report KE's readers.Areas of Expertise News Reporting Digital Journalism Multimedia Storytelling Investigative Reporting Community Journalism Editorial Management Video Production Content Production Key Responsibilities Editorial leadership and oversight Story review and publishing standards Fact-checking and verification Newsroom coordination Editorial planning and content development Newsroom ethics and quality control Maintaining accuracy and responsible journalism

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