Kenyan crackdown on foreign traders prompts fear: 'It's like a dog set loose on us'

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: September 12, 2026Country: Kenya
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Kenyan crackdown on foreign traders prompts fear: 'It's like a dog set loose on us'

President William Ruto ordered a crackdown on foreigners working as traders, causing panic among Burundians and other foreigners. Ndaikech Ali, a Burundian tuk-tuk driver, stated that Kenyans, once welcoming, have turned hostile. Many foreigners rushed to border crossing points, fearing separation from their families.

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