Gov’t Intervenes On The Case Of Kenyan Student Who Drowned In Russia
Roseline Njogu, Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs, revealed plans on Friday, July 12, to intervene in the death of a Kenyan in Russia.
Njogu was responding to a Kenyan appeal following the drowning death of Enock Odhiambo in Moscow, Russia. Prior to the incident, the 20-year-old was studying on a scholarship.
The deceased’s family sought assistance in repatriating the body back to Kenya so that he could be laid to rest.
Thank you for tagging us on this. We’re on it. Pole sana to his family.@Diaspora_KE TNA. P.S.
— Roseline Kathure Njogu, CBS 🇰🇪 (@roselinenjogu) July 12, 2024
“Thank you for tagging us on this we’re on it. Pole sana to his family,” she stated.
Furthermore, the State Department for Diaspora Affairs stated that it would cooperate with its Russian counterparts.
However, the official declined to provide any additional information on how to assist the deceased’s family. Nonetheless, the response was praised by Kenyans.
Odhiambo’s family had asked the public for Ksh1 million to repatriate his body to Kenya. Odhiambo died on July 5.
SAD UPDATE
— Omwamba 🇰🇪 (@omwambaKE) July 12, 2024
20 Years Old Enock Odhiambo drowned in Moscow Russia while studying on a Scholarship and the Family is asking for Support. I hope the Kenyan Embassy in Russia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can kindly Cheap in! pic.twitter.com/lsYy6BcVli
“It is our sincere wish to bring him back to Kenya to be laid to rest among his family and loved ones. Please send your contributions through the given details. Your help will be highly appreciated,” read part of the family’s appeal.
Odhiambo is one of several Kenyans who have died while studying or working abroad.
Some of the victims have been abandoned in various countries, with family members pleading for assistance.
Some of the victims, including Stephen Munyakho, are facing execution, and the government has previously promised to save his life. Others face deportation for a variety of reasons.
Munyakho is executed in Saudi Arabia, and his family is ordered to raise Ksh150 million in blood money following a court decision on his involvement in a murder.
The government’s Diaspora Policy 2024 outlined strategies for addressing challenges faced by Kenyans in the diaspora.
The policy outlines how to protect, engage, and empower Kenyans living in the diaspora.
“The Government of Kenya recognizes the potential benefits of facilitating the overseas employment of Kenyan citizens, harnessing opportunities for economic advancement, skills development, and international exposure,” reads part of the policy.
Gov’t Intervenes On The Case Of Kenyan Student Who Drowned In Russia
