Kenya's Crackdown on Foreign Workers Raises Concern Among Burundians

William Ruto turns against foreign traders

Kenya is the latest African country to struggle with anti-migrant sentiment

East Africa: Will Ruto's Foreign Trader Gamble Be the Final Nail On EAC Integration Coffin?

Kenya's decision to tighten the screws on foreign traders may win President William Ruto political points at home, but it risks turning one country's attempt to protect small businesses into a much larger test of East Africa's economic integration.

Kenya's crackdown on foreign workers raises concern among Burundians

Some 16,000 Burundian refugees and asylum seekers live in Kenya, and many of them make a living through informal jobs – as carpenters, motorcycle taxi drivers, or clothing vendors. But since Monday, many have been afraid to go to work, and are now looking to leave the country. The reason: remarks made by Kenya’s president, which have sparked deep concern within the Burundian community. More from our correspondent Bastien Renouil.

Uncertainty for Burundians in Kenya after president orders foreign-owned businesses closed

Burundians in Nairobi flocked to their embassy on Monday to get travel documents, days after Kenyan president William Ruto ordered the closure of small businesses run by foreigners.

Kenya Gives Foreign Workers 90 Days to Regularise Status

Kenya has given foreign workers and small-scale business operators 90 days to regularise their immigration and business status following concerns over new restrictions on immigrant-owned businesses. The move follows an announcement by President William Ruto that raised concerns among foreign traders, particularly Burundians earning a living through street vending in Nairobi. Kenya’s Foreign Minister, Musalia […]

"We are not South Africa": Kenyan warns citizens against attacking foreigners

A Kenyan police officer urges citizens not to attack foreigners after Ruto's crackdown sparks fears of xenophobic violence and Burundians seek embassy help.