Kenya has opened a formal registration and documentation window for undocumented East African Community nationals living and working in the country, following anxiety over President William Ruto's directive targeting foreigners in small-scale trade. According to SoftPower News, Government Spokesperson Charles Owino announced the move on Monday as authorities sought to clarify the EAC trade policy and address concerns among affected communities.

Kenya and Burundi have moved to strengthen bilateral relations even as Kenyan authorities crack down on undocumented foreign business operators. According to the ruling UDA party, undocumented Burundian nationals living in Kenya will be given up to 90 days to regularise their immigration status and obtain the required work permits to continue operating legally in the country. The measure reflects Nairobi's broader effort to manage foreign nationals working in Kenya while maintaining diplomatic and economic ties with its East African neighbour.

Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Lee Kinyanjui, has clarified the country's visa and permit rules, warning that visa-free entry does not grant foreigners the right to work, trade or run businesses. According to Business Today, Kinyanjui said foreign nationals planning to take up employment or engage in business and other economic activities in Kenya must obtain the appropriate work visas and permits before doing so.

The Ugandan government has urged its citizens living in Kenya to formalize their immigration and business statuses following President William Ruto's 90-day compliance ultimatum for foreigners. Ugandan Prime Minister and East African Community Affairs Minister Rebecca Kadaga advised nationals to seek assistance at the Ugandan High Commission in Nairobi in order to meet the new legal requirements, according to Ghafla Kenya.

According to Tuko, the Kenyan government has introduced a condition that Burundian nationals must meet to operate small businesses in Kenya. The report says the requirement was announced as authorities pursue a broader crackdown on foreigners, but the provided text does not specify the exact condition, affected sectors, enforcement timeline, or how many Burundian business owners could be impacted.

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.