Kenyan Government Moves to Repatriate 64 Stranded Citizens from Myanmar
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By John Kariuki
The Kenyan Government is working with Thai authorities to reopen the Myanmar-Thailand border on humanitarian grounds to facilitate the repatriation of 64 stranded Kenyans rescued from a human trafficking scam.
The Kenyans, part of a 7,000-member group of victims from over 30 nationalities, were rescued by the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) and Border Guard Force (BDF) and are currently stuck at the border, awaiting clearance into Thailand for repatriation.
According to the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Thai authorities have not reopened the border since an earlier wave of 260 foreigners, including 23 Kenyans, was allowed to cross on February 12, 2025. The Kenyan Ambassador in Thailand remains in daily contact with those stranded as the government explores alternative evacuation routes.
The situation in the makeshift camps remains critical, with limited access to medical care, clean water, electricity, and sanitation. The State Department for Diaspora Affairs, in collaboration with the Kenyan Embassy in Bangkok and HAART Kenya, has finalized logistical arrangements for their return.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to rescuing Kenyans from difficult circumstances worldwide, citing past operations in Libya, South Sudan, Lebanon, Myanmar, and Israel.
Citizens are urged to verify job offers through the State Department for Diaspora Affairs and only use registered and licensed recruitment agencies listed on www.neaims.go.ke to avoid falling victim to human trafficking scams.
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