Mudavadi urges Kenyans in Middle East to exercise caution amid Iran-Israel tensions
Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel had launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, in Tehran, Iran February 28, 2026 in this screen grab taken from video. WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
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In a statement dated Sunday, March 1, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs said the advisory follows attacks by Israeli and US forces on Iran on Saturday morning and retaliatory attacks by Iran on Israel and US bases in some Gulf states.
The ministry urged Kenyans in Iran, Israel, Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraq and surrounding areas to exercise extreme caution, avoid non-essential movement—especially near military facilities and crowded public spaces—and follow guidance from local security authorities.
Kenyans were also advised to remain alert, monitor official communication from host governments, and be aware of possible flight and airspace disruptions.
The ministry further asked Kenyans who have not registered with their nearest Kenyan mission to do so immediately to enable timely updates and emergency assistance.
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi said the government is monitoring the situation and remains in contact with Kenya’s diplomatic missions in the region, adding that further updates will be issued through official platforms.
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