Visa-Free Entry Does Not Grant Work Rights, State Warns

Visa-free entry does not grant work rights, State warns

Government says foreigners may enter Kenya freely but must obtain required approvals before engaging in employment, trade or business.

Kenya escalates war against foreign hawkers with tougher immigration measures despite visa-free entry

Kenya has drawn a clear distinction between its visa-free entry policy and the right of foreign nationals to work, trade or operate businesses in the country, saying easier access to the country does not remove existing immigration and work-permit requirements.

Burundi reports Ruto to Museveni over crackdown on foreigners: "Tame him"

The Embassy of Burundi in Kenya will issue Laisser-Passer documents from September 7, 2026, enabling travel within EAC. Strict processing hours apply.

Trade Ministry Clarifies Visa Rules As Enforcement On Foreign-Owned Small Businesses Begins

The Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry has outlined the target scope of an enforcement directive barring foreign nationals from operating small-scale retail businesses, confirming that non-citizens violating their visa conditions will face immediate revocation of entry status. In a statement on Sunday, September 6, 2026, Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui stated that while Kenya […] The post Trade Ministry Clarifies Visa Rules As En…

Ministry Sets Out Requirements for Foreigners Working in Kenya Amid Crackdown

The statement comes days after President William Ruto warned foreigners operating small businesses in Kenya to close them ahead of a government crackdown scheduled to begin on Monday, September 7.

Kenya moves to crack down on foreigners engaging in illegal trade

The government has warned foreigners entering Kenya under visa-free or tourist arrangements against engaging in employment, trade or business without the requisite permits. Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Lee Kinyanjui said the government would revoke visas of foreigners found violating the conditions under which they were admitted into the country. Kinyanjui said the [...]