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President Gives Foreign Traders 90-Day Ultimatum to Regularize Businesses
Kenyan President William Ruto has issued a 90-day ultimatum to foreign nationals operating businesses in Kenya to regularize their immigration status, work permits, business registration, and licensing. The directives, issued during roadside visits, target foreign small business owners and have sparked significant debate about the government's motivations. However, diplomatic observers and analysts warn that these policies risk damaging Kenya's reputation as an investment destination and could turn the country into a pariah state in the international community. The policy shift represents a controversial approach to regulating foreign traders, with concerns raised about potential negative impacts on Kenya's diplomatic relationships.
Reprieve for foreign traders as president gives 90-day ultimatum to regularise businesses
Scores of Burundian Nationals Camp Outside Embassy in Nairobi Seeking Travel Documents
The number of Burundian citizens flocking to their embassy in Nairobi continues to rise, with many spending nights as they await travel documents to return home. This situation has entered its second day, with scores of nationals camping outside the embassy seeking assistance. Meanwhile, in Mombasa, a group of Burundian nationals has taken refuge at a church in Likoni after allegedly facing threats of eviction from local residents. The coordinated presence of Burundian nationals in both Nairobi and Mombasa highlights a broader situation of foreign nationals seeking to leave Kenya.
EACC Targets Sports Ministry Officials Over Sh746m Air Travel Tender
Officials from the Kenyan Ministry of Sports are under investigation by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission concerning an alleged illegal kickback scheme totaling Sh746 million related to an air travel tender. The investigation comes amid broader scrutiny of government expenditure, with separate data revealing the Kenyan government significantly increased its travel expenditure in Financial Year 2025/26, spending an additional Sh5.2 billion compared to the previous year, bringing total travel spending to Sh30.60 billion.
Ruto Orders Faster Verification of Pending County Bills
President William Ruto has ordered the Controller of Budget and the Auditor-General to speed up the verification of outstanding county bills. The President stated that the success of devolution in Kenya is jeopardized when functions are transferred to counties without corresponding financial resources. This comes as leaders from Western Kenya have presented significant demands to President Ruto in exchange for their support in the August 2027 General Elections, highlighting ongoing negotiations between the national government and regional leaders over resource allocation and political support.
