As fear drives 100s to Kenya’s embassy, the government quickly moves to grant temporary amnesty to its undocumented neighbours

Amid growing concern among undocumented East Africans in Kenya, the administration led by President William Ruto has decided to grant them temporary amnesty.

This decision follows the mass panic on Monday that prompted hundreds of Burundians to run ‌to Kenya’s embassy in the country’s capital, Nairobi.

The Burundians have become weary of a crackdown that threatens to target small-scale traders in Kenya from other countries.

Last week, the president of Kenya, William Ruto, ordered a crackdown on foreigners running small businesses in Kenya, saying local traders should not be pushed out of businesses meant for them.

As reported by Reuters, some Burundians disclosed that Ruto’s statement had brought about threats to them from their Kenyan neighbours.