The Kenyan government has issued a security advisory to its citizens residing in or traveling to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), urging them to exercise extreme caution amid escalating conflict in the region. The advisory was released by the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary and the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs.
The advisory follows concerns raised after attacks on the Kenyan Embassy in Kinshasa on January 28, 2025, by a riotous mob protesting the ongoing violence in Eastern DRC. The Kenyan government has expressed deep worry over the intensifying conflict between security forces and the M23 militant group, which initially began in the eastern part of the DRC near the Rwandan border and has since spread to other regions.
Given the deteriorating security situation, Kenyan authorities have advised their nationals in the DRC to take all necessary precautions and, where feasible, consider evacuation, particularly from volatile areas. The Kenyan government is also considering facilitating the evacuation of its citizens, instructing them to seek assistance from the consulate in Goma and the temporary offices in Brazzaville, Congo.
Furthermore, the Kenyan government continues to call for an immediate ceasefire in the DRC. The advisory references the resolutions adopted by the Heads of State at the Joint East African Cooperation (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) High-Level meeting in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, urging all parties to the conflict to embrace peace.
This travel advisory underscores Kenya’s commitment to safeguarding its citizens abroad and playing an active role in regional peace efforts. Kenyan citizens in the DRC are encouraged to stay updated on security developments and remain in close communication with diplomatic offices for assistance.
For further updates and emergency support, Kenyan citizens in DRC are advised to contact the consulate in Goma or the temporary offices in Brazzaville.
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