Fear and uncertainty have gripped foreign nationals operating small businesses in Kenya following President William Ruto’s announcement of a crackdown on foreigners engaged in small-scale trade. Ruto announced on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, saying the government would move to protect Kenyan traders, hawkers and small business owners from foreign competition. He said foreigners should focus
The Government has broken its silence over the alleged issuance of Kenyan passports to foreigners, days after a leaked document from the Directorate of Immigration Services went viral on social media. The document claimed that several foreigners, including Sudanese nationals and one Zimbabwean national, were issued Kenyan passports. While appearing before the Administration and Internal
A Kenyan passport is one of the most powerful travel documents in East Africa, allowing visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to several countries. However, foreign nationals cannot directly apply for a Kenyan passport unless they first become Kenyan citizens. Under Kenyan law, passports are issued strictly to citizens, either by birth or by registration. What foreigners
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