Kenya: Foreign traders, including many Burundians, fear expulsion
Kenyan President William Ruto has announced the closure of small businesses run by foreigners, prompting thousands of Burundians to visit their embassy in Nairobi to organize their departure.
According to France 24, thousands of Burundian nationals are seeking to leave Kenya following President William Ruto's announcement regarding the closure of small businesses run by foreigners in the country.
According to the same source, feeling directly targeted by this measure, many Burundians have been flocking to their embassy in Nairobi, Kenya's capital, since Monday.
France 24 reports that this presidential announcement targets small businesses operated by foreign nationals, without specifying at this stage the exact timeline or the implementation procedures for this closure.
Kenyan authorities have not yet provided additional details on the specific motivations for this decision or its legal framework, based on available information.
The situation is being closely monitored, as those affected are pressing their diplomatic representations to assess their options in light of this announcement.
Sources
- Kenya : les petits commerçants étrangers menacés d'expulsion — France 24 — Français
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