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Hundreds of Burundians Seek to Leave Kenya Despite Amnesty
- On Monday, Kenya's government offered temporary amnesty to undocumented East African nationals, urging them to register at their embassies following widespread panic over recent directives targeting foreign-owned small businesses.
- President William Ruto directed foreign nationals to close small businesses by Monday, saying the country "has not built investor confidence for hawkers" and claiming the move protects local livelihoods.
- Crowds of Burundians queued at the Burundi embassy in Nairobi seeking travel documents, while Ugandans and other foreign nationals have already departed Kenya via the Busia border.
- Government Spokesperson Charles Owino stated the administration maintains "absolute zero tolerance toward any form of harassment, intimidation, or xenophobia," promising legal protection for those registering during the amnesty period.
- Critics accuse President Ruto of scapegoating foreigners for Kenya's economic struggles ahead of next year's election, as Parliament considers legislation to restrict foreign participation in specific small-scale business sectors.
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JOHANNESBURG - Hundreds of Burundians have flocked to their embassy in Kenya after the Kenyan government launched an operation to stop foreign business people. Now Burundi's foreign minister is warning that the measures could affect Kenyans abroad.
·Stockholm, Sweden
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As fear drives 100s to Kenya’s embassy, the government quickly moves to grant temporary amnesty to its undocumented neighbours
Amid growing concern among undocumented East Africans in Kenya, the administration led by President William Ruto has decided to grant them temporary amnesty.
·New York, United States
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right3Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left, 43% Center
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Left, 43% of the sources are Center
43% Center
L 43%
C 43%
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