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Burundians, Tanzanians affected by Kenya’s sweeping immigration crackdown get 90-day grace period
Business Insider Africa • • world
Key Points:
- Kenya has announced a 90-day grace period for foreign traders, particularly affecting Burundians, to regularise their immigration documents, work permits, business registrations, and licences following recent enforcement threats.
- During this period, government agencies will administer requirements fairly and consistently, with a firm enforcement deadline after 90 days for those failing to comply.
- The Kenyan government emphasized that the enforcement exercise is not a license to harass or intimidate foreign nationals, warning that such actions will face legal consequences.
- President William Ruto reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to protecting the rights of lawfully resident foreign nationals while directing Parliament to expand the Local Content Bill to reserve certain small-scale economic activities for Kenyan citizens.
- Kenya also reiterated its support for regional integration under the East African Community and the African Continental Free Trade Area, balancing national economic protection with openness to lawful foreign investment and trade.
