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.

Foreigners found engaging in employment, trade or business in Kenya without valid work permits risk having their visas revoked.

Kenya is not the first EAC member state to impose restrictions on businesses operated by non-citizens.