Be vigilant! Kenya High Commission tells citizens over UK protests

The riots began on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

In Summary
  • The High Commission urged Kenyans living in the UK to be watchful of where they go and adhere to the directions given by authorities.
  • The Mission encouraged Kenyans to register with the High Commission through its website.
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi.
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi.
Image: OPCS

The Kenyan High Commission in the United Kingdom has called on citizens to be on high alert amid protests.

In a statement on Tuesday, the High Commission urged Kenyans living in the UK to be watchful of where they go and adhere to the directions given by authorities.

The Mission encouraged Kenyans to register with the High Commission through its website.

"The High Commission wishes to encourage Kenyans living in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland to remain vigilant of their movement and follow guidance provided by the local authorities.

"Kenyans in the UK are strongly encouraged to register with the High Commission via the Mission's website," the High Commission said.

The Mission added that it is closely monitoring the situation as it develops.

"The Kenya High Commission is closely monitoring the series of social unrest developing in a number of cities across the United Kingdom."

Kenyan Citizens with emergencies, the High Commission said, should contact them.

"For emergencies, please contact the High Commission through email [email protected]/[email protected] or Tel +4420 7636 2371."

According to the police, nearly 400 people have been arrested after six days of riots in parts of England and Northern Ireland. The rioting began on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

It erupted the night after three children were killed in Southport in a stabbing attack last Monday.

A number of police officers have been injured as a result of the protests.

The affected areas include Southport, London, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Manchester, Bristol, and Hartlepool.

Rotherham, Hull, Hampshire, and Belfast are also affected.

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