A temporary amnesty for undocumented East African migrants in Kenya after the government urged them to formally register at their embassies and further extended their stay in the country.
Burundian nationals hold documents outside the Embassy of the Republic of Burundi, in Nairobi, Kenya Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.
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Government spokesman urges undocumented nationals from other East African countries to formally register at embassies.
Burundian refugees say they feel forced to leave despite assurances from authorities
Amid growing concern among undocumented East Africans in Kenya, the administration led by President William Ruto has decided to…
At their embassy, Burundians said they doubted the amnesty would protect them.
Foreigners directed to register with embassies for documents to enable them stay in Kenya.
The Kenyan government on Tuesday gave foreigners running businesses in the country 90 days to obtain or update required…
As fear drives 100s to Kenya’s embassy, the government quickly moves to grant temporary amnesty to its undocumented neighbours
