Burundians Rush Home Amid Kenya Crackdown | Nigeria News

Hundreds of Burundians are rushing to return home from Kenya after President William Ruto’s sudden order to shut down foreign-owned small businesses, leaving street vendors and informal workers scrambling for travel documents. Crowds have formed outside the Burundi embassy in Nairobi, many carrying their belongings as they prepare to leave a country they’ve called home for years. Some say they feel like they’re being expelled without warning, while others report attacks and robberies, comparing the chaos to xenophobic violence. In response, Kenya’s junior foreign minister apologized, clarified that the president’s remarks may have been misunderstood, and promised protection for those affected. Authorities have opened a special registration window to help East Africans—including Burundians—regularize their status, urging them to present documents at the embassy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cade50255e0778ae