Kenya Issues Safety Advisory for Citizens in Burundi After Ruto Directive

The advisory follows the ongoing government crackdown on foreign nationals currently living in the country illegally, particularly those running small-scale businesses...

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Kenya's Ambassador to Burundi, Henry Wambuma, has assured Kenyan citizens residing in Burundi that their safety is guaranteed following President William Ruto's directive on foreign traders in Kenya.

The assurance comes amidst a crackdown in Kenya targeting foreign nationals operating small-scale businesses without proper licenses.
Ambassador Wambuma urged Kenyans in Burundi to comply with local legal and administrative requirements.
The Kenyan government is working to correct misconceptions about President Ruto's directive, clarifying it was related to the Local Content Bill 2025 and not a general expulsion of foreign traders.

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