Ghana’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Damptey Bediako Asare, has advised Ghanaians planning to travel to the country to be cautious.
This is due to escalating protests in the country.
Kenyans began protests over a controversial finance bill that has introduced a number of unpopular tax proposals.
The protests, however, turned violent when protesters clashed with police.
Some protesters also vandalised the parliament, setting parts of it on fire.
Speaking on Tuesday, June 25, Mr Bediako Asare, warned Ghanaians who are travelling to the East African country and those already there to stay away from flash points.
“But concerning Ghanaians travelling to Kenya, either for tourism or business or any other purpose, at this stage, with what is happening, we can only advise that you stay informed.
“If you are already in the country, our advice is that you keep updated with the latest news, particularly from local news outlets and international news platforms. If you are still in Kenya, it may be advisable to avoid protest areas,” the High Commissioner warned.
He, however, stated that so far, no Ghanaian has been harmed.
Kenya has become a popular tourist and business destination for some Ghanaians due to the visa-free regime agreement between the countries.
Meanwhile, four Ghanaian MPs and a clerk were in the country’s Parliament when the protests took a violent turn on Tuesday.
The MPs who are members of the Local Government Committee include Asuogyaman MP, Thomas Ampen Nyarko and MP for Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro Sylvester Tetteh.
The others are Emmanuel Akwasi Gyamfi, Nii Lante Vanderpuye and the clerk, Anita Quartey-Papafio.
In a video recorded by the Asuogyaman MP, the delegation was seen being evacuated to safety.
