Kenya sets deadline for final evacuation flight from South Africa
State Department for Diaspora Affairs has announced that the final evacuation flight for citizens wishing to leave South Africa will depart on Thursday, July 9
The State Department for Diaspora Affairs has announced that the final evacuation flight for citizens wishing to leave South Africa will depart on Thursday, July 9.
In a statement on Friday, July 3, the department commended the Kenyan community in South Africa for working closely with government officials and local authorities throughout the evacuation exercise.
“The Government of Kenya expresses sincere gratitude to the Kenyan community in South Africa, led by the Kenya Diaspora Association in South Africa(KEDASA) and its leadership, for maintaining peace, and cooperating with consular teams and local authorities during the evacuation,” the statement read.
The State Department confirmed that the evacuation programme is now entering its final phase and advised those still seeking assistance to act without delay.
“In light of this, Kenyans in South Africa are advised that the evacuation exercise will conclude on Thursday, 9th July 2026 with the final repatriation flight scheduled to depart from Johannesburg on this date,” the statement added.
The government further directed all affected Kenyans to report to the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria before the registration deadline.
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“Therefore, those who require evacuation must register immediately with the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria and present themselves at the Mission for vetting not later than Tuesday, 7th July 2026,” the statement further read.
Authorities noted that only individuals who complete all the required procedures will be allowed to board the final evacuation flight.
“Please note that only those who have been registered, vetted, and processed will be eligible for evacuation on the final flight,” the statement concluded.
In a statement on Tuesday, June 30, the State Department for Diaspora Affairs said the evacuation process began on Sunday, June 28, after emergency protocols were activated.
According to the department, the first group of evacuees arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Monday, June 29, where they received government support upon arrival.
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