The Kenyan government has rescued the national Judo Team, previously trapped in Morocco following the recent earthquake that hit the North African country.
In a statement, the Ministry of Sports confirmed the team's safe return to Kenya, achieved after interventions by Kenyan government authorities.
The Ministry also extended its condolences to the Moroccan citizens affected by the earthquake, which has already claimed over 2,000 lives.
Yesterday, CS Ababu Namwamba revealed that 8 Kenyans were stuck in the North African country.
The rescued group comprised six Judo players, along with a Federation Treasurer and a Sports, Arts, and Social Development Fund (SASDF) officer.
CS Namwamba had earlier disclosed that the government was in constant communication with the team and that arrangements to facilitate their return home were already in progress.
Reports indicate that no Kenyan citizen lost their life in the earthquake.
On Friday night, a powerful magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the Central Moroccan city of Marrakesh and several towns, severely impacting remote mountain regions where entire villages were reported to have been levelled.
In response to this devastating event, King Mohammed VI of Morocco declared a period of three days of national mourning.
President William Ruto was among the world leaders to convey condolences to the Moroccan people.
"Kenya stands with the people of Morocco as they deal with the devastating effects of the earthquake that struck their nation Friday night," the President stated.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with all who have been affected," the President added.
