Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has said that safety of Kenyans in Tanzania is being prioritised.
This was in a telephone conversation with Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo.
The two leaders discuss the welfare of Kenyans living and working in Tanzania after the disputed elections in the neighbouring country.
Mudavadi emphasized the importance of safeguarding the safety and security of all foreign nationals, including the Kenyan diaspora community, who continue to contribute to Tanzania’s economic growth through business and professional activities.
He noted that there have been reports of rights violations affecting some Kenyans in Tanzania, adding that these cases have been formally presented to the Tanzanian government for appropriate action.
Mudavadi welcomed Tanzania’s assurances that all law-abiding foreign residents will continue to enjoy full protection under the country’s laws.
The two ministers agreed that any issues requiring intervention would be handled through established diplomatic and consular channels, in line with international protocols and the East African Community (EAC) Common Market principles.
At the same time, Mudavadi reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Tanzania and advancing the EAC integration agenda.
Both ministers pledged to sustain the longstanding cooperation that has characterized Kenya-Tanzania relations for decades.
