Kenyans have been urged to share the names and addresses of all Kenyans who may be exposed to any sort of danger in neighbouring and faraway countries.
In fresh directives issued by the State Department of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, November 6, Kenyans were urged to provide the details through the Department’s inbox on its social media platforms.
Further, the Ministry directed citizens to include the name and contact information for a relative with whom the Ministry and Kenyan Missions abroad could work throughout the entire process.
“Dear Kenyans, the ministry has heard your concerns and requests the following from all of us: that you share through our inbox the names and addresses of all Kenyans who may be exposed to any sort of danger in our neighbouring countries and faraway countries,” read the notice.
“If possible, please include the name and contact information for a relative with whom the Ministry and Kenya Missions abroad can work,” added the State Department.
While calling for cooperation, the Ministry noted that it would issue the necessary feedback to those who provided information.
“Let us all work together to secure the best interests of our brothers and sisters wherever they may be. All the information you provide will be shared immediately with all the respective Kenya Missions abroad for action,” noted the Ministry.
The latest comes after reports emerged that Kenyans living in Tanzania were being secretly monitored after violence marred the Tanzanian elections.
The citizens lamented over their fear of making phone calls to their loved ones, conducting business, and even sharing information about their experiences in the wake of the chaos. Most expressed that their movement was limited in fear of being arrested by Tanzanian authorities.
This was especially after the reported deaths of Kenyans during the protests, with others said to have disappeared under mysterious circumstances.
Earlier on Thursday, the Kenyan High Commission issued a statement assuring Kenyans living in Tanzania of their safety, adding that it had resumed normal operations after the lifting of curfew and movement restrictions imposed during the elections.
The Mission affirmed that the welfare and safety of Kenyans living in Tanzania remain a top priority, adding that it is maintaining constant communication with Tanzanian authorities to guarantee the protection of Kenyan nationals.
By law, Kenyans living abroad are required at the earliest opportunity to register themselves and their addresses at the nearest Kenyan Missions in the countries they head to. This is normally indicated on page 32 of the Kenyan passport.
