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reuters

NAIROBI, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Kenya has temporarily closed its embassy in Japan following high levels of nuclear radiation which is as a result of last week's earthquake and Tsunami.


A statement from Kenya's Foreign Affairs Ministry on Friday further advised Kenyans living in Japan to consider leaving the country.

"As a result of greater damage from the nuclear reactors, the mission has embarked on immediate evacuation of staff and their families from Japan," said the statement.

Those who wish to remain in the country. however, have been advised to follow instructions given by the Japanese government as it tries to save its citizens from toxic emissions.

"Strictly follow the advice of authorities as pertains to the Fukushima area including the set evacuation zones," said the statement.

In addition, those remaining were exhorted to avoid traveling to certain areas of Japan, specifically northeastern and Tokyo. They are also urged to relocate from the two regions and inform the embassy of their new locations. "The situation has deteriorated in the days since the tsunami and the Fukushima nuclear crisis, with fears of high radiation particles being blown beyond areas designated by authorities," the statement said. "Due to the greater damage and potential fall out from the reactor, the mission has embarked on immediate evacuation of mission staff plus their families from Japan," the statement added.