Indian Nationals In Kenya Advised To Exercise ‘Utmost Caution’ Amid Violent Protests
Around 20,000 Indians are currently living in Kenya.
New Delhi: On Tuesday, the Indian High Commission in Kenya advised Indian nationals to exercise “utmost caution” due to the “tense” situation resulting from violent protests in the country.
Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, along with other cities nationwide, experienced violent clashes and demonstrations following the Kenyan parliament’s passage of a controversial bill proposing tax increases.
“In view of the prevailing tense situation, all Indians in Kenya are advised to exercise utmost caution, restrict non-essential movement and avoid the areas affected by the protests and violence till the situation clears up,” the Indian high commission said in an advisory.
Around 20,000 Indians are currently living in Kenya, according to an official estimate.
(With PTI inputs)
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