Kenya seeks review of travel restrictions by Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
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Kenya has asked Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to review and lift travel restrictions imposed on Kenyan travellers following the country’s response to a recent reported Ebola cases.
The request was made during a high level meeting between senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs and representatives from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
Speaking during the meeting, Director General for Political Affairs, Amb. Josephat Maikara expressed Kenya’s concern over the decision to suspend arrivals, citing Kenya’s compliance with the respective guidelines issued by the World Health Organization (WHO).