Kenyan politician Mungatana has condemned reported attacks targeting Burundians in Kenya, particularly in Nakuru, and called for action against those organising them. According to Capital FM, Mungatana said reports of harassment, intimidation and hostility against Burundians run contrary to Kenya's Pan-African values and its commitment to regional integration. He urged authorities to take action against the organisers of the alleged anti-Burundi campaign.

Hundreds of Burundians queued outside their embassy in Nairobi on Monday seeking travel documents to return home, following President William Ruto's order for a crackdown on small-scale foreign traders in Kenya. According to Khusoko, most of those in line were young men, some carrying suitcases or a single bag of belongings. The development signals rising pressure on foreign traders operating in the country and prompted many Burundian nationals to prepare for departure.

Kenya's Ambassador to Burundi, Henry Wambuma, has assured Kenyan citizens living in Burundi that they remain safe, stating that bilateral relations between the two East African nations remain intact despite an ongoing crackdown on foreign small-scale traders in Kenya. In a diplomatic address issued on Monday, September 7, 2026, Wambuma urged Kenyans residing in Burundi to remain calm, according to Ghafla Kenya.

Kenya has announced a temporary amnesty for undocumented East Africans living in the country, according to TimesLIVE. Despite assurances from authorities, Burundian refugees say they feel compelled to leave Kenya. The amnesty is intended to give undocumented nationals from East African countries an opportunity to regularise their status, but the report indicates that some refugee communities remain anxious about their situation and are choosing to depart rather than remain in the country.

According to Tuko, hundreds of Burundians and other foreign nationals gathered at Nairobi’s Country Bus Station and left for Uganda as Kenyan authorities intensified a crackdown linked to President William Ruto on illegal immigrants and unpermitted businesses. The report describes crowded departures and heightened fear among affected communities, but provides no casualty figures or official government statement confirming the scale of enforcement.

Mariam Wangadya, the Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), has criticized President Yoweri Museveni for his appointments to the Commission, alleging that he is filling it with failed politicians rather than qualified professionals. Wangadya's remarks suggest a lack of respect for the Commission's role, indicating that the President does not prioritize its integrity, according to Matooke Republic.