AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoKenya–Burundi Border & Travel: Hundreds of Burundians in Nairobi rushed to the Burundi Embassy for travel documents after President William Ruto ordered a crackdown on foreign hawkers and small shops, with enforcement starting Sept 7; Burundi says it will send buses and issue free laissez-passer papers for repatriation. Immigration Rules: Kenya’s trade ministry stressed visa-free entry doesn’t grant work rights, warning foreigners against “misusing” tourist/investor status to trade without permits. On-the-ground Chaos: Crowds queued with suitcases at the embassy and at Machakos Country Bus Station as people tried to leave fast; police also warned the public against harassing foreigners. Diplomatic Response: Burundi’s Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei apologized to nationals over alleged harassment tied to the directive, saying the goal is documentation or voluntary return. Burundi Investment (Travel Angle): Burundi opened its mining sector to foreign investment and sought Australian expertise, aiming to move from artisanal mining toward industrial production.
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