Kenya gives foreign workers 90 days to formalise status or ...

Author: ObohPublished on: September 8, 2026Country: Kenya
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Kenya gives foreign workers 90 days to formalise status or ...

The Kenyan government has given foreign workers 90 days to regularise their status following a directive from President William Ruto banning foreigners from street vending. This decision sparked panic among Burundians who rely on street sales in Nairobi, leading many to flock to their embassy seeking to return home. The government has since clarified that it only aims to ensure no one is operating illegally and announced an orderly regularisation exercise.

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