Kenya minister warns foreigners against 'misusing' visas to trade
- Kenya's trade ministry has warned foreign nationals that visa-free entry into the country does not grant them the right to work, as the government vows to shut down unlicensed small businesses run by foreigners.
- President William Ruto had set today as the deadline for foreigners operating small-scale businesses to cease work.
- Ahead of the move, the Burundian embassy in Kenya said it would offer emergency free travel documents to its citizens willing to go back home, amid reports of the mistreatment of Burundians.
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- Kenya's trade ministry has warned foreign nationals that visa-free entry into the country does not grant them the right to work, as the government vows to shut down unlicensed small businesses run by foreigners.
- President William Ruto had set today as the deadline for foreigners operating small-scale businesses to cease work.
- Ahead of the move, the Burundian embassy in Kenya said it would offer emergency free travel documents to its citizens willing to go back home, amid reports of the mistreatment of Burundians.
Sources: BBC News