Burundians rush to leave Kenya after crackdown on businesses

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

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Burundians rush to leave Kenya after crackdown on businesses

Hundreds of Burundians living in Kenya rushed to their embassy in Nairobi to obtain travel documents after President William Ruto ordered the closure of small businesses owned by foreigners. This decision instilled fear among Burundians who rely on street vending, leading to a rush to the embassy. A pastor reported that neighbors had been assaulted and robbed amid this tense situation.

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