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, as fears grow of a wider conflict in the Middle East. Iran has vowed "severe" retaliation against Israel, which it blames for the death of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday. In a statement released on Tuesday, the department released a link and emergency contacts to facilitate the registration process. The State Department directed Kenyans with family members in Lebanon, to call the +254114757002 number provided for ease of safety coordination.

Source: The Star August 06, 2024 18:23 UTC