In Nairobi, Kenya's immigration enforcement campaign has turned inward on itself, with authorities arresting not only those who harassed foreign traders but also those who used the moment to incite ethnic hatred against Burundian nationals and Maasai people from Tanzania. The government, recognizing that law enforcement cannot become a vessel for ethnic hostility, has extended a 90-day regularization window for Burundian residents and pledged their protection — a signal that the rule of law must hold for the foreigner and citizen alike. What unfolds now is a test of whether institutions can co
Kenya arrests six over harassment of foreigners, extends Burundian regularization window
Foreign nationals, particularly Burundian and Tanzanian residents, face harassment and potential displacement amid immigration enforcement operations.