AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoKenya–Burundi Border Tensions: Hundreds of Burundians queued outside the Burundi embassy in Nairobi and at bus stations to get travel documents and leave after President William Ruto ordered a crackdown on foreign-run small businesses, with Kenya saying the move targets unlicensed traders and not visa-free visitors as such. Registration and Temporary Protection: Kenya opened a documentation and registration window for undocumented East Africans, promising temporary legal cover while cases are processed, and urged people to register at their embassies. Anti-Harassment Warnings: Kenya’s government spokesperson warned against xenophobia and intimidation, while police said there was no official order for attacks and urged lawful treatment. Burundi Prepares Repatriation: Burundi said it will send buses to Kenya and issue free laissez-passer documents through its Nairobi embassy for citizens returning home. Diplomatic Pushback: Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka criticised the crackdown as poorly handled and said it could have wider economic and diplomatic fallout. Human Impact: A Burundian trader reportedly broke down after his shop was looted during the crackdown fears. Regional Condolences: Burundi joined regional leaders in mourning Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, who died in Zanzibar after a heart condition.
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