Burundian nationals wait outside the Embassy of the Republic of Burundi to obtain documents, in Nairobi, Kenya Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.
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The Kenyan government on Tuesday gave foreigners running businesses in the country 90 days to obtain or update required documents, including work permits and business licenses. The move followed remarks by the president about foreign-owned businesses that sparked panic in immigrant communities.
Burundian nationals wait outside the Embassy of the Republic of Burundi to obtain documents, in Nairobi, Kenya Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.
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