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Government Repatriates 26 Kenyans From South Africa Amid Rising Security Concerns

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Dennis Elnino

The government has successfully evacuated 26 Kenyan citizens from South Africa, marking the beginning of an ongoing repatriation exercise triggered by escalating security unrest targeting foreign nationals.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, by the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, emergency protocols were activated on Sunday, June 28, via a multi-agency evacuation team.

The first batch of evacuees touched down at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Monday morning, June 29, where they were provided with essential consular services and psychosocial support. Officials noted that over 60 more citizens are expected to land later in the day.

“The Government is also facilitating alternative travel arrangements for additional citizens and will continue repatriation efforts until all who wish to return are safely home,” the State Department confirmed.

Crucial Safety Advisory for Kenyans Remaining in South Africa

For citizens who choose to remain in South Africa, the government has issued a strict five-point safety directive to help navigate the ongoing tensions:

Avoid Hotspots: Steer clear of protest areas and large gatherings prone to violence.
Stay Indoors: Remain inside whenever possible, particularly during active demonstrations.
Keep ID Handy: Carry valid identification at all times to present to authorized officers.
Follow Official Guidance: Strictly adhere to updates from South African authorities, the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria, local media, and diaspora leaders.
De-escalate: Completely refrain from confrontations with hostile individuals or groups.

Sho Madjozi taking over East Africa music scene redifining Swahili rap

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Branny

When she first went viral , South Africa’s Sho Madjozi was just another African musician.

Known for rapping in a combination of her first language, Xitsonga, as well as English and Swahili.

With an obviously distinct pairing the traditional xibelani skirt with Air Force Ones, Madjozi has unabashedly embraced her Tsonga heritage.

With prior record of trying out rap though her Instagram, her stardom broke in 2019 when she did a song dubbed “John Cena”.

For one the song got the attention of many African netizens especially East Africa’s Kenya and Tanzania. Sho Madjozi has clearly become a sensation given that she even got the chance to meet her muse John Cena himself.

This happened when Sho Madjozi opened up on The Kelly Clarkson show about what it was like growing up in her rural South African village.

A place where there was only one television and how she first started watching John Cena in wrestling matches.

Sho revealed how she took his “You Can’t See Me” catchphrase to heart when dealing with some real life struggles.

Having had the chance to tour the world gave her the publicity she needed.

East African take over?

As her star keeps shinning and people keep talking about her musical success, Madjozi is clearly here to stay. On the other hand this year seems to be her East Africa take over.

Thanks to her understanding of the Swahili language this has made her a hotcake for collabos. I mean she does better Swahili rap that many of the copy cat English rappers I know. Ok, that is besides the point.

Recently she did a collaboration with Tanzania’s super rapper Darassa in a song dubbed I like it. A song that has been well received by their fans.

Queen Sono Soundtrack deal

Furthermore, she also joined Kenya’s Sauti Sol in another banger dubbed Disco matanga(Yambakhana). A song that happens to be one of the Sound tracks for an all African Series featured on Netflix Queen Sono.

Madjozi’s vibe in blending to every beat is incredible and whether she is on a spree to take over East African music scene or not she clearly is a force to reckon. And yes we love her!

Enjoy their performance on South Africa’s Expresso show and tell us what you think.

Rayvanny on Xenophoia in South Africa in his jam ‘Africa’

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Catherine Nderitu

Rayvany talks on Xenophoia attacks in South Africa in his jam Africa. South Africa for sometime has been experiencing a traumatizing experience. The song comes at a time when African nationals in South Africa are been tortured. Africa is a song that talks of how Africans should be one and not fight each other.

The song talks about all of us being children of Mama Africa. This is so true and no one needs to die when in search of their daily bread.

songwriter and dancer, Rayvanny calls for peace and unity on the African Continent on his latest song titled “Africa (No Xenophobia)“. In the spirit of oneness, the Tanzanian music star releases a song against the ongoing Xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

Message on Xenophoia attacks in South Africa in ‘Africa’

It is a good thing that our artists are coming out to defend their fellow Africans. Actually let me say that South Africans are just a lazy lot. They want to thrive in other people’s sweat and just seat down and enjoy.

Rayvanny has done a great thing coming up with a song talking to all Africans. We need to be a people who can dwell anywhere in this world. Also, African is done in the English language which most of the African countries can understand. To add on that, the video has a studio set up and with subtitles to show what the song is about.

Also, it is a good thing that he opted to talk to fellow Africans through music. Keep up Rayvanny. It is worth the effort. This is what I would call a peace song that we all need to embrace.

In conclusion, lets remain firm and calm. Africa by Rayvanny is what we need more to keep us going. The jam gets a rating of 8/10. Although it is short the message is big.

Below is a link to the video.