This archive report was first published on 19 August 2021.
Published on August 19, 2021, Nairobi, Kenya - The situation in Afghanistan's capital Kabul remains dire as the United States and the United Kingdom continue their military efforts to rescue trapped allies and third-country civilians.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, over 50 Kenyans have been evacuated from Kabul, including 12 private contractors who were moved to Birmingham in the United Kingdom. Another 40 were moved to Kazakhstan, as reported by the Kenyan mission in Beijing.
The Kenyan Embassy in Beijing has been in contact with more Kenyans, establishing that 12 individuals working for private contractors were evacuated to Birmingham on August 18, 2021. Additionally, a group of 40 Kenyans was evacuated to Kazakhstan late last night.
Kenyan missions in the region continue to reach out to Kenyans employed in the security sector and others engaged by private companies who are yet to be evacuated by their employers.
However, the Foreign Office stated that three more Kenyans remain holed up in Kabul, and efforts are being made to evacuate them.
The situation at Kabul airport continues to pose a challenge for those seeking evacuation, but the Kenyan Missions will continue to work with private companies to ensure the safety and welfare of Kenyan nationals.
