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| Prime cabinet secretary -Musalia Mudavadi |
The State Department of Diaspora Affairs has urged Kenyans in Lebanon to urgently register for evacuation as fears of war mount. Several countries have urged their nationals to leave Lebanon due to concerns of a wider conflict in the Middle East.
Iran has vowed "severe" retaliation against Israel, blaming it for the death of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday. It is feared that Lebanon-based Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group, could play a significant role in any retaliation, potentially sparking a serious Israeli response in Lebanon. Hezbollah recently launched dozens of rockets at the town of Beit Hillel in northern Israel.
His assassination came hours after Israel killed Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the department provided a link and emergency contacts to facilitate the registration process: "Urgently register with us through this link: https://tinyurl.com/2m9nw4ww or call +96590906719/+96171175006/+254114757002 for evacuation purposes." It also appealed to those who can move to safer areas within Lebanon and those able to leave the country, to do so.
The State Department directed Kenyans with family members in Lebanon to call the +254114757002 number provided for ease of safety coordination. They can also visit the department's offices at the Old Mutual Building, Ground floor along Upper Hill Road.
"We are also requesting Kenyans in the Diaspora to help convey this information to as many people as possible especially our brothers and sisters in Lebanon," it added. For further updates and assistance, the department urged Kenyans to stay tuned to its social media pages.
The State Department for Diaspora Affairs assured Kenyans in the Diaspora that their safety is its top priority.
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