Society'It's like a dog set loose on us' - fear over Kenya's crackdown on foreign traders
Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered a crackdown on foreign nationals running small businesses, saying low-level jobs should be reserved for Kenyans. Burundian and other migrants report threats, harassment and lost livelihoods; some have closed businesses or headed for the border, leaving families divided. The order has also triggered a diplomatic dispute with Burundi.
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BBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-12 10:00Original
'It's like a dog set loose on us' - fear over Kenya's crackdown on foreign traders
Society