NAIROBI, Kenya — Hon. Justin Muturi, EGH, has issued an urgent call for the Kenyan government to evacuate its citizens from the Middle East as regional tensions escalate following the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
In a statement shared on social media, Muturi described the situation as “heartbreaking,” citing reports and images of families fleeing for safety, including Kenyans studying, working, and living abroad.
“The safety of Kenyans abroad is not a favour. It is a constitutional duty,” he stressed, urging the government to act immediately.
Muturi called on authorities to:
- Issue a comprehensive statement on the status of Kenyans in affected areas.
- Open and publicize emergency communication lines through relevant embassies.
- Prepare and implement evacuation plans without delay.
“Every hour of uncertainty increases anxiety for families back home. Mothers, fathers, and children here in Kenya are glued to their phones, praying for a message that their loved ones are safe,” he warned.
He cautioned against delays, noting that failing to act could result in tragic outcomes. “It would be a national disgrace to receive our people in body bags because the government failed to create jobs at home and then failed again to protect them abroad. That must never happen.”
Muturi’s urgent appeal highlights growing public concern over the government’s response as international evacuations are already underway in other countries.
He concluded with a message of solidarity to Kenyans caught in the conflict: “We see you, we hear you, and we will continue to demand that your government protects you.”
