The State Department for Diaspora Affairs has given Kenyans stranded in South Africa five days to register for evacuation.
It further cautioned that the final repatriation flight will depart from Johannesburg on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
The emergency evacuation programme was reportedly launched after nationwide anti-migrant protests, immigration crackdowns and xenophobic attacks escalated, threatening the safety and livelihoods of foreign nationals.
In a notice shared by the Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu, she urged Kenyans wishing to return home to immediately register with the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria.
According to Njogu, the High Commission will complete a vetting and processing exercise by Tuesday, July 7, ahead of the final evacuation flight.
“Kenyans in South Africa are advised that the evacuation exercise will conclude on Thursday, July 9, 2026, with the final repatriation flpight scheduled to depart from Johannesburg on that date,” She said.
Additionally , Njogu said that only those who have been registered, vetted and processed will be eligible to board the final flight.
The Kenya High Commission in Pretoria has been serving as a temporary refuge for affected citizens, with more than 240 Kenyans registering for emergency assistance, including food, temporary accommodation and travel processing.
So far, the first group of 26 arrived on June 30 before additional flights brought home 48, 55 and other returnees.
