Speaking on Monday, March 2, the Kenyan Head of State expressed concern that growing hostilities in the Middle East could undermine international peace and security.
President Ruto specifically condemned attacks attributed to Iran against the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain.
He noted that the situation is particularly worrying for Kenya, as more than 400,000 Kenyans live and work across Gulf states.
The attacks followed coordinated military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iranian targets over the weekend.
Since February 28, Iran reportedly launched hundreds of missiles and drones at multiple Gulf Cooperation Council countries in retaliation.
Authorities in the UAE confirmed intercepting most of the projectiles, though several impacts hit key sites including airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Qatar also reported missile and drone interceptions, with debris landing in industrial areas around Doha.
In Kuwait, interceptions occurred over two days, with strikes affecting Kuwait International Airport and Camp Arifjan, resulting in casualties.
Bahrain reported damage to a U.S. naval facility at Salman Port and nearby commercial districts.
President Ruto emphasised that multilateral diplomacy remains essential, urging global institutions to act decisively to prevent further regional escalation.
Meanwhile, Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs issued a safety advisory, urging Kenyans in the Middle East to remain vigilant and register with nearby embassies.
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