AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoKenya–Burundi Migration Shock: Hundreds of Burundians queued at the Burundi embassy in Nairobi and at Country Bus Station to secure travel documents after President William Ruto ordered a crackdown on foreign hawkers and small-scale traders, with enforcement tied to work-permit rules. Diplomatic Response: Burundi’s Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing’oei apologised to nationals over alleged harassment, saying Kenya’s aim is documentation or voluntary repatriation, while Kenya’s spokesperson Charles Owino warned against xenophobia and said those registering will get temporary legal protection. Registration & Amnesty: Kenya opened a registration and documentation process for undocumented East Africans, urging Burundians to register via embassies/High Commissions; Kenya also clarified that visa-free entry does not grant work rights. Business Impact on Traders: Reports of looting and threats circulated as traders rushed to leave, while Burundi said it will send buses and issue free laissez-passer documents. Mining Investment Push: Burundi opened its mining sector to foreign investment from exploration to end-use manufacturing, seeking Australian expertise for lithium and other minerals. Regional Human Interest: Tanzania mourned the death of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, with condolences from regional leaders including Burundi.
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