'It's like a dog set loose on us' - fear over Kenya's crackdown on foreign traders
The authorities have struggled to contain the fallout, as frightened migrants flee the country.
Nairobi's streets once familiar to Burundian tuk-tuk driver Ndaikech Ali have become a source of fear as Kenya cracks down on foreign traders. President William Ruto's recent remarks, addressed to Kenyan traders, threaten to exclude foreigners from petty trade and mandate local sourcing of certain materials. With just seven days left before the deadline, many Burundians and other foreigners face harassment and are forced to abandon their livelihoods.
Some have fled to the embassy, while others are stranded at border crossing points. The crackdown has sparked diplomatic tensions and raised concerns about xenophobia and its impact on families who fear being separated.
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