Kenya: Foreigners Ordered to Regularize Their Status in 90 Days
Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: September 9, 2026Country: Kenya
PoliticsBusiness & Economy

The Kenyan government has imposed a 90-day deadline for foreigners to update their administrative documents, causing concern among Burundians in Nairobi. This measure aims to better regulate the economic activities of foreigners, who are accused of competing with local small traders. President William Ruto has requested Parliament to expand a bill to ensure fairer participation of Kenyans in small businesses. However, this decision has created a climate of panic, with some foreigners reporting harassment despite their legal status.
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