Kenya forms Joint Task Team with Burundi, UNHCR, IOM over Burundian regularisation
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 8 — Kenya has brought together Burundi and two key UN migration agencies for a high-level response to the humanitarian concerns facing Burundian nationals following heightened scrutiny…
NAIROBI, Kenya - Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei led a coordination meeting on Tuesday, bringing together Burundi's Ambassador Evelyne Habonimana, UNHCR Kenya Representative Fatima Mohammed-Cole, and IOM Kenya Representative Nomagugu Ncube. The meeting aimed to establish a joint mechanism for handling humanitarian concerns among Burundian nationals in Kenya.
The discussions centered on addressing the needs of Burundian nationals while ensuring their rights and safety during any government actions. Sing’oei emphasized the importance of order, dignity, and safety in cooperation with Burundi and international agencies, stating that any return exercises would be voluntary and transparently recorded.
The formation of a Joint Task Team was announced as they sought to respond to emerging issues, following heightened uncertainty among Burundian nationals due to President Ruto's remarks on certain foreign traders and the government's recent documentation drive. The government has extended the regularisation window to 90 days, providing affected individuals more time to comply with immigration and business requirements.
Sing’oei reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to guaranteeing the safety of all foreign nationals and his strong opposition to any harassment.
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