Stay away from protest areas, Kenyan Mission tells citizens in United Kingdom

"The Mission will strive to keep Kenyans in the UK informed of any developments or changes."

In Summary
  • It urged Kenyan citizens to watch out for updates from the UK government and local authorities.
  • 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.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi addressing the media during the Foreign Affairs ministry handover ceremony at Kenya Railways building, Nairobi on October 17,2023
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi addressing the media during the Foreign Affairs ministry handover ceremony at Kenya Railways building, Nairobi on October 17,2023
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The Kenyan High Commission has urged Kenyans living and those travelling to the United Kingdom to stay away from protest areas.

In a notice on Tuesday, the Mission said the violence has been driven by far-right and anti-immigrant groups.

"The violence has flared up across various towns and cities in the United Kingdom.

"Kenyans residing in or travelling to the United Kingdom are urged to stay away from the protest areas, and should remain vigilant," the High Commission said.

It urged Kenyan citizens to watch out for updates from the UK government and local authorities.

"The Mission will strive to keep Kenyans in the UK informed of any developments or changes."

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.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a new national violent disorder programme to help clamp down on violent groups by allowing police forces to share intelligence.

In a televised speech on Thursday, Sir Keir said: "These thugs are mobile, they move from community to community, and we must have a police response that can do the same."

He also condemned "violent disorder, clearly whipped up online".

"We will take all necessary action to keep our streets safe," the PM said.

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