Kenya: Burundians Ready to Leave After Crackdown on Foreign Businesses

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: September 8, 2026Country: Kenya

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Kenya: Burundians Ready to Leave After Crackdown on Foreign Businesses

Hundreds of Burundians living in Kenya flocked to their embassy in Nairobi to obtain travel documents after President William Ruto ordered the closure of small businesses owned by foreigners. This decision caused panic among Burundians, particularly those relying on street vending. Pastor Jean-Baptiste Ndayizeye stated that the situation resembled xenophobic violence, with reported assaults among his neighbors.

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