Rwandans in Kenya safe, says envoy

NAIROBI - Rwanda’s ambassador to Kenya Bill Kayonga has said that the embassy has set out regulations to ensure safety of Rwandans living in Kenya.Deadly riots have engulfed Kenya since last Sunday following a disputed presidential election which gave incumbent President Mwai Kibaki, a second term. Kibaki’s main rival Raila Odinga claims there was massive poll rigging.“Rwandans here are safe. We have instructed them not to make unnecessary movements; they should only go to towns when it is inevitable,” Kayonga said by telephone from Nairobi yesterday. Meanwhile, Commerce minister Protais Mitali said that yesterday trucks carrying Rwanda-bound merchandise from Kisumu and Eldoret had been escorted through Busia and Malaba borders.An estimated 350 people have so far died in the valance which has displaced over 100,000 people.Ends

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Rwandans in Kenya safe, says envoy