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Citizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize The Kenyan government has reassured Burundian nationals living and working in the country of their safety after public outrage over a viral video showing a Kenyan man verbally confronting a Burundian tea and mandazi vendor. …
Gov't speaks on viral video of Kenyan man harassing Burundian tea vendorThe Standard
… The East African Community, comprising Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia, has over the years pursued deeper economic integration through a Customs Union, Common Market and Monetary Union roadmap. …
Mudavadi orders review of EAC resolutions to deepen regional integrationCitizen Digital
… She added that the Port of Mombasa plays a critical role as the main maritime gateway for East and Central Africa, serving regional markets including Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and Burundi, making internationally recognised management systems important for supporting efficient a …
Kenya Ports Authority earns 2 International ISO certifications for environmental and workplace safety standaCitizen Digital
… She added that the Port of Mombasa plays a critical role as the main maritime gateway for East and Central Africa, serving regional markets including Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and Burundi, making internationally recognised management systems important for supporting efficient a …
KPA earns 2 International ISO certifications for environmental and workplace safety standardsCitizen Digital
… It also places Kenya among 10 countries identified as priorities by the European Union during this election cycle, alongside Somalia, Burundi, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa. …
Kofi Annan Foundation warns of high risk of violence in 2027 electionsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 11 – Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening diplomatic, economic and people-to-people relations with Burundi as the East African nation marked the 64th anniversary of its independence. …
Kenya Reaffirms Strong Ties With Burundi During 64th Independence Anniversary CelebrationsCitizen Digital
… ortunities, and we stand ready to work with you in transforming your investment ambitions into successful ventures.” Kenyan participation is energy‑heavy, with eight delegates in power and fuels operating not only in Kenya but also across Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Burundi …
Zanzibar emerges as top market for Kenyan investors in energy, construction and logisticsThe Standard
… Kenya opens its courts to lawyers from Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi while Kenyan advocates encounter walls. …
Karua's woes in Uganda make a mockery of EACThe Standard
… Other teas sold were Uganda 885,751kgs, and Burundi 7,088 kgsThe auction proceeded with the dealers’ concerns over the suppressed prices owing to the introduction of Sh2.28 levy on tea per kilo on the value of the export in May 1. …
Rwanda tea earns higher auction prices as Kenya lagsCapital News
… Niger will be the third country to leave the ICC after the Philippines and Burundi.
Niger pulls out of International Criminal Court after calling it neo-colonialistKenya has been selected to host the East African Insurance Supervisors Association (EAISA) Secretariat for five years as insurance regulators from Burundi, DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda work to strengthen cooperation and harmonise supervision across the region.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has been selected to host the East African Insurance Supervisors Association (EAISA) Secretariat for five years as insurance regulators from Burundi, DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda work to strengthen cooperation and harmonise supervision across the region.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
A columnist recounts a woman's remarks at a public forum in which she argued that Burundian nationals should be permitted to stay in Kenya, citing her multiethnic children as an example of why deportations would harm families.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Badminton Kenya has dispatched six athletes (three men and three women) to Entebbe, Uganda for the 2026 Africa AirBadminton Championships (September 16–19), which serves as a qualifier for the 2029 World Games in Karlsruhe, Germany. The team will then compete in the Zone 5 Regional Championships from September 20–22.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 23-year-old man from South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo traveled across borders through Rwanda and Uganda, carrying Bundibugyo Ebola into Sud-Ubangi province, where 38 contacts were traced. Uganda declared its own Bundibugyo outbreak over on July 28 after recording 20 confirmed cases and two deaths, following 42 consecutive days without new cases.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzania has agreed to help process and transport Burundi nationals seeking to return to their country, easing delays at the Kenya-Tanzania border in Migori County. The Migori County Commissioner attributed the challenge to shortage of buses rather than a breakdown in coordination between Kenya and its neighbours.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
Hundreds of Burundian nationals have sought refuge at their embassy in Nairobi as Kenya cracks down on foreign-owned small businesses, with many sleeping at the Chancery compound for days amid uncertain circumstances.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
Bumula MP Jack Wamboka and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya cautioned Uganda against any attempt to have its citizens participate in Kenya's 2027 elections, with Wamboka calling on President Museveni to discourage Ugandans from being used in the poll. Wamboka linked the warning to the government's recent crackdown on Burundian nationals, alleging that some foreigners were targeted for refusing to acquire Kenyan identification documents and support President Ruto's re-election bid.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Under-20 head coach Gilbert Selebwa has called on the Football Kenya Federation to prioritise early planning for youth team competitions. Selebwa faced tight deadlines assembling a squad for the CECAFA U-20 AFCON Qualifiers in Tanzania (September 15–25), with most players from the previous AFCON now overage and recruitment hampered by eligibility and passport issues; his final 25-man squad includes seven schoolboys, eleven Kenya Premier League players, and four foreign-based talents.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Social media users from Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe have commended Kenya for protecting non-citizens and upholding unity, with many urging their governments to adopt Kenya's model of regional integration and hospitality. The praise followed Kenya's civil society, legal organizations, and citizens mobilizing online and offline to oppose xenophobic rhetoric targeting informal foreign traders and regional migrants.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's Constitution extends fundamental rights protections to all persons on Kenyan soil, not only citizens. The article contends that Article 20 and Article 260 of the Constitution deliberately apply protections to "every person" rather than "every citizen," and that recent hostility toward foreigners raises constitutional concerns beyond immigration law.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard editorial warns that thousands of foreign nationals illegally reside in Kenya using fraudulently acquired identity papers and passports, with some using compromised Kenyan documents to travel abroad. It argues the government must identify and purge corrupt officials facilitating this trade to address the systemic rot underlying the recent immigration crisis.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka claims President Ruto's directive against foreigners in small businesses is politically motivated, alleging the government turned against Burundian nationals after discovering some supported the opposition rather than registering as Ruto voters.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Under-20 team, Rising Stars, is targeting a place in the final of the CECAFA U-20 AFCON Qualifiers in Tanzania, with the top two teams qualifying for the 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana. The team begins its campaign on September 17 against Burundi.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on Kenyans in neighbouring East African Community countries to comply with entry and residency laws, saying Kenya upholds mutual respect under the EAC. This follows President William Ruto's directive that foreign nationals in Kenya secure necessary documentation to operate small-scale businesses.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following President Ruto's directive that undocumented foreigners leave Kenya, authorities are mounting efforts to protect foreign nationals from harassment and violence. Assistant County Commissioners have warned residents against intimidating foreigners and clarified that the directive does not constitute a blanket ban, as at least two assault cases have been reported in Nairobi.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Police Reforms Working Group Kenya has condemned President William Ruto's directive to close small businesses run by foreign nationals, saying it lacks statutory guidelines and has triggered reports of intimidation, extortion, and unlawful harassment of foreign nationals, including citizens of East African Community states.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nzoia governor George Natembeya has criticized President William Ruto's directive targeting foreign nationals in small-scale businesses, alleging it aims to register undocumented foreigners and enrol them as voters ahead of the General Election. The Foreign Affairs PS clarified that those with proper legal documentation won't face bans, and attributed Kenya's business climate challenges to tax pressures.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and Burundi have begun talks to resolve a dispute over business operations by Burundian nationals in the country. The Foreign Affairs PS says the government has extended the registration window for foreign nationals and businesses by 90 days and warned against targeting or attacking foreign nationals.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Law Society of Kenya has called on the government to review its directive affecting foreign nationals engaged in small-scale trade, warning that enforcement must comply with the Constitution and Kenya's obligations under the East African Community Treaty. The statement follows President Ruto's September 2 directive targeting foreigners in certain small-scale trade, with the government offering undocumented foreigners 90 days to regularise their status.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
Hundreds of Burundians queued at their embassy in Nairobi to obtain travel documents to return home, saying they feared violence following President William Ruto's order to close small-scale businesses run by foreign traders. Kenya announced a 90-day amnesty for undocumented East Africans, but many said they doubted it would protect them.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto ordered unlicensed foreign businesses to shut down by September 7, sparking panic among foreign nationals and embassy queue-ups. The government later clarified the order was not a blanket ban on foreign traders and opened temporary registration.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following President William Ruto's directive ordering undocumented foreign nationals engaged in small businesses to leave Kenya, Burundian families are scrambling to process travel documents at the Burundian Embassy in Nairobi. School-going children face displacement from familiar classrooms and must adjust to an unfamiliar education system, language, and curriculum in Burundi.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
After President William Ruto directed a crackdown on foreign nationals operating illegally in Kenya, the government issued a 90-day compliance notice and faced criticism from Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana, who condemned anti-Burundi sentiments and called for swift action against harassment of fellow Africans.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Burundians, Congolese, Rwandese, and Ugandans have increasingly entered Kenya's street food and small goods hawking sector, selling items such as mandazis, tea, coffee, and groundnuts. The growth has raised concerns about health, environmental risks, and plastic waste disposal practices.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Rights defenders warn that the Government's directive requiring foreign nationals to shut down small businesses such as hawking, street vending, salons and retail could push vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers into unsafe livelihoods. President Ruto extended the regularisation period by 90 days after initially setting a deadline of September 7.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Citizens of the East African Community and those committed to regional integration have expressed concerns about how Kenya is communicating and implementing measures targeting foreign informal and small-scale traders, calling for enforcement to be lawful, proportionate, and non-discriminatory under Kenya's Constitution, the EAC Treaty, and the Common Market Protocol. The group welcomed a 90-day regularisation period following President Ruto's pronouncement on foreign nationals operating small businesses but described it as "a reprieve, not a remedy," citing distress already caused to foreign traders.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has convened Burundi, UNHCR, and IOM for a high-level coordination meeting to address humanitarian concerns facing Burundian nationals amid heightened scrutiny of foreign traders. The Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary said the government is working with the agencies to ensure government action is conducted in an orderly manner with safeguards for rights and safety.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
Detectives arrested 32-year-old Kevin Odiwuor Otieno for making remarks targeting Burundian nationals at a Bunge la Mwananchi event in Kayole; the video-recorded utterances were widely circulated on social media. He is expected to be charged under the National Cohesion and Integration Act for hate speech and ethnic incitement.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police arrested four Kenyans accused of harassing and extorting foreign nationals in Nairobi's Nyamakima area, as part of an intensifying crackdown on exploitation of immigrants. The arrests follow government apologies over harassment linked to enforcement of foreign trader licensing requirements.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
Detectives have arrested a 32-year-old man over remarks allegedly targeting Burundian nationals with ethnic hatred, hostility and calls for violence during a Bunge la Mwananchi event. The arrest follows a government apology to the Burundian community over harassment linked to its crackdown on undocumented foreign traders.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →