Govt says evacuation of Kenyan citizens from South Africa to end on July 9, urges those yet to register to do so promptly amid fears of xenophobic attacks; more than 200 Kenyans repatriated so far.

At least 47 Kenyans arrived in the country last night, fleeing escalating xenophobic violence in South Africa.

A total of 240 Kenyan nationals requiring assistance have registered with the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria.