Burundians Try to Leave Kenya Ahead of Crackdown on Traders The streets of Nairobi are filled with anxiety as hundreds of Burundians queue outside their embassy, seeking travel documents and attempting to escape a looming crackdown on foreign traders.
Kenyan President William Ruto's directive, issued last week, targets small scale businesses operated by foreigners without work permits, raising concerns about the impact on Kenya's economy and its most vulnerable citizens.
Ruto's move is a classic example of scapegoating – a tactic often employed by governments facing economic difficulties.