https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kenya-minister-warns-foreigners-against-misusing-visas-to-tradeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kenya-minister-warns-foreigners-against-misusing-visas-to-tradehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kenya-minister-warns-foreigners-against-misusing-visas-to-trade#u63286Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:12:07 +0000President William Ruto ordered a crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses, claiming some take opportunities from Kenyans. The move prompted hundreds of Burundian nationals to rush for travel documents to leave the country. While the government distinguishes between desired foreign investment and unauthorized trade, the actions have sparked accusations of xenophobia. To mitigate panic, the administration offered a temporary amnesty for undocumented East African nationals to register at their respective embassies. Chinese merchants also report uncertainty following the government' https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kenya-minister-warns-foreigners-against-misusing-visas-to-tradehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/kenya-minister-warns-foreigners-against-misusing-visas-to-trade#u61298Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:35:49 +0000Kenya's trade ministry has warned foreign nationals that visa-free entry does not grant them the right to work as the government moves to shut down unlicensed small businesses run by foreigners. President William Ruto ordered the crackdown on foreign-operated small businesses. The government's actions have sparked fear among foreign traders, prompting Burundians to try to leave the country and seek help at embassies. In response to the growing panic, the administration led by President Ruto has granted a temporary amnesty for undocumented nationals from other East African countries,