Kenya’s High Commission in London has issued an advisory to Kenyans living in the United Kingdom over unrest in the country.
In a statement on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, the Commission said Kenyans living in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland to remain vigilant of their movement and follow guidance provided by the local authorities.
“The Kenya High Commission is closely monitoring the series of social unrest developing in a number of cities across the United Kingdom. The High Commission wishes to encourage Kenyans living in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland to remain vigilant of their movement and follow guidance provided by the local authorities,” the statement read in part.
BBC reports that the wave of violent unrest and disorder across parts of the UK continued on Monday night as police came under attack in Belfast, Darlington and Plymouth.
Media reports indicate that several hotels housing asylum seekers in the UK have been torched by far-right agitators.
The unrest started after three young girls were stabbed to death by a 17-year-old suspect, Axel Rudakubana.
