Nigeria Issues Advisory to Citizens in Kenya After Ruto’s Order

The move followed concerns among some foreign nationals, with hundreds of Burundians reportedly seeking assistance at their embassy in Nairobi...

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Nigeria has reassured its citizens in Kenya following a directive by President William Ruto targeting foreigners operating small-scale businesses. The crackdown, effective September 7, 2026, prompted concerns among foreign nationals about potential business disruption and harassment.

The Nigerian High Commissioner to Kenya, Danlami Ibrahim, stated that Nigerians have no immediate cause for alarm as the policy is not specifically targeting them.
The Kenyan government has offered a 90-day window for undocumented East African nationals to regularise their status.
The directive aims to prevent foreigners from competing with Kenyans in small-scale businesses like hawking and petty retail.

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