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The Kenyan government is in discussions with the Thai government to reopen its border crossing on humanitarian grounds to allow for the repatriation of 64 Kenyans rescued from a scam in Myanmar.
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These 64 Kenyans, along with over 30 other nationalities from across the world, including South America, are part of a group of more than 7,000 foreigners who were rescued by two armed groups, the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) and the Border Guard Force (BDF).
They are currently waiting at the Thai-Myanmar border to cross into Thailand and return to their home countries.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, the Thai authorities have not reopened the border since the first group of 260 foreigners, including 23 Kenyans, was handed over to the Royal Thai Army by the DKBA on February 12, 2025.
“The Kenyan Ambassador in Thailand has been in constant contact with the Kenyans, updating them on the government’s efforts to bring them back home safely,” the statement notes.
It continues, “The government is also exploring alternative routes to repatriate Kenyans.”
The statement highlights the dire conditions in the makeshift military camps in Karen State where the rescued individuals are being held, citing a lack of medical facilities, clean water, electricity, and sanitation.
The Ministry confirmed that the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, which is leading a multi-agency team in collaboration with the Kenyan Embassy in Bangkok and HAART Kenya, has finalized logistical arrangements to return the Kenyans home.
The government reiterated its commitment to rescuing its nationals from challenging situations, referencing past efforts in Libya, South Sudan, Lebanon, Myanmar, and Israel, among others. This aligns with the government’s responsibility to protect the rights and welfare of Kenyans wherever they may be.
The government also advised citizens to verify the legitimacy of online job advertisements by consulting the State Department for Diaspora Affairs and to use only registered and licensed private agencies approved by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection. A list of these approved agencies can be found at www.neaims.go.ke.
The more than 7,000 victims were deceived into taking fake jobs.
