KENYANS URGED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE 90 DAYS AMNESTY.

The Kenyan embassy in Riyadh has urged undocumented Kenyans in Saudi Arabia to take advantage of the 90 days to leave the kingdom.

Through a circular released, Kenyans who have overstayed their Umrah and Hajj visas as well as those in the kingdom illegally have been asked to ensure they have completed all formalities for their repatriation before the deadline.

“We urge all Kenyans to adhere to the kingdoms rules and refrain from engaging in acts that will endanger their legal status in the kingdom,” read the statement.

Kenya’s deputy ambassador to Saudi Arabia Mr. Ibrahim Khamis Adan said that the embassy has rolled out elaborate arrangements to assist Kenyans and is closely coordinating with relevant Saudi authorities for the guidelines and procedures to be able to assist thousands of Kenyans who are expected to avail of the program.

“Those with valid passports will be able to undergo the normal procedure’s laid out and those who don’t possess passports will be issued with emergency certificates to enable them complete their procedures with the clearing authorities,” said Mr. Ibrahim.

Mr. Ibrahim also urged Kenyans not to be tricked by individuals who claim they will rectify their legal statuses under the current amnesty.

The Kenyan embassy is optimistic that many Kenyans with majority being house helps who have run away from their employers will take advantage of the 90 days amnesty and be able to leave the kingdom without facing any penalties or legal actions.