AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoKenya Foreign-Trader Crackdown Fallout: After President William Ruto’s remarks on foreign-owned small businesses sparked panic, Kenya has shifted to a 90-day regularisation plan for foreigners to update work permits, business registration and licensing, with officials warning against harassment and vigilantism. Burundians in Nairobi: Hundreds of Burundians queued at the Burundi embassy for emergency travel documents, with some saying they still fear violence despite the amnesty. Legal Pushback: A lawyer has filed an urgent court bid to stop enforcement of the directive, seeking orders against closures, confiscations, evictions and arrests. Security Response: Kenya’s DCI arrested a man in Kayole over alleged hate speech targeting Burundians, with possible charges under the National Cohesion and Integration Act. Regional Diplomacy: Uganda has opened talks with Kenya over Ugandan traders affected by the crackdown, citing pending permit approvals. Burundi Domestic Security: In Gitega, police arrested Congolese refugees during document checks, raising concerns about access to urban-residency authorisations. Peace & Inclusion: Burundi hosted discussions stressing women and young people’s participation in peace processes, while a new Congo peace track with AFC/M23 faces calls for broader regional inclusion.
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