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.

Tuko has published a guide explaining how Burundians and other foreign nationals can register to live and work in Kenya. The guidance follows an announcement that triggered widespread anxiety across Kenya and the broader East African region, with Burundian nationals reportedly seen outside their embassy carrying travel documents. The article outlines the registration process and requirements for foreigners seeking legal residency and employment in the country.

Prof. Anneeth Kaur Hundle and Dr. Mshai Mwangola examine the complex factors contributing to migration and displacement in Uganda during Amin's regime, including conflict, racialization, economic instability, and governance issues. They emphasize the importance of highlighting the experiences and aspirations of displaced Asian communities, advocating for a narrative that recognizes their agency rather than portraying them solely as victims.

Kenya has established a Joint Task Team with Burundi, the UN refugee agency UNHCR, and the International Organization for Migration to address humanitarian concerns affecting Burundian nationals in the country. According to Capital FM, the high-level initiative follows heightened scrutiny of Burundians living in Kenya and is aimed at coordinating their regularisation. The task team brings together the Kenyan and Burundian governments alongside the two UN migration agencies to manage the response.

Police in Nairobi have arrested a man accused of making inciteful remarks targeting Burundians living in Kenya, according to the Eastleigh Voice. The arrest comes as the Kenyan government prepares to register and document undocumented Burundians and other East African Community nationals residing in the country. Officials say the process is intended to give those without proper documentation an opportunity to formalise their status and establish their legal position in Kenya.