The Government has today deported the following four foreign nationals who have been declared persona non grata in Kenya and are prohibited from returning to the country .

1. Artur Margaryan
2. Artur Sargasyan
3. Arman Damidri
4. Alexander Tashchi

Their deportation follows a serious breach of airport security at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport involving both Artur Margaryan and Artur Sargasyan and their colleagues. At a time of enhanced aviation security all across the world, incidents that compromise security at international airports can neither be tolerated nor taken for granted.

The Government has declared their continued presence in the country undesirable and ordered their immediate deportation.

Further details on this issue will be communicated to the press whenever they become available.