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Burundi condemns harassment of its nationals in Kenya

Burundians outside the Embassy of Burundi Chancery in Nairobi on September 8,2026 where they flocked to regularise travel documents.

Photo credit: Evans Habil | NMG

By  Luke Anami

Correspondent in Nairobi, Kenya

Nation Media Group


Burundi has condemned the harassment of its nationals in Kenya and demanded their protection in the wake of the implementation of a directive by President William Ruto for a crackdown on undocumented foreigners doing petty trade.

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