The Prime Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has held consultations with his counterpart, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo (MP), Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of the United Republic of Tanzania, regarding the welfare of Kenyan nationals residing in Tanzania.
During the engagement, the Prime Cabinet Secretary emphasized the importance
of ensuring the safety and security of all foreign nationals, including members of
the Kenyan diaspora community, who continue to contribute to Tanzania’s
economic development through legitimate business activities and professional
services.
In addition, Mudavadi noted that there were reported incidents where rights of several Kenyans have been infringed and these specific cases have been formally submitted to the Tanzanian government for action.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary expressed appreciation for Tanzania’s assurances
that all foreign residents conducting lawful activities within Tanzania will continue
to enjoy full protection under the law.
Both Ministers agreed that any incidents requiring attention would be addressed
through established diplomatic and consular mechanisms in accordance with
international protocols and the principles of the East African Community Common
Market Protocol.
Mudavadi reaffirmed Kenya’s steadfast commitment to the enduring bilateral relations between our two nations and to the strengthening of the East African Community integration agenda.
Both Ministers underscored their shared determination to maintain the exemplary
cooperation that has characterized Kenya-Tanzania relations for decades.
“The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs continues to work closely with our
High Commission in Dar es Salaam to provide consular services and support to all
Kenyan citizens in Tanzania,” stated the press release undersigned by Jacob Ng’etich
Director, Press Service Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs.
