Xenophobic violence forces Kenyan migrants to flee South Africa - July 2026

South Africa is on high alert as nationwide anti-immigration protests have reignited fears of xenophobic violence. Police have been deployed across major cities amid concerns that the demonstrations could persist. Over 200 Kenyans in South Africa have requested repatriation following widespread xenophobic protests that have forced foreign nationals to flee the country. Various migrants are returning to their home countries from South Africa due to xenophobic attacks related to employment disputes.