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Kenya offers amnesty for migrants after Burundians rush to leave
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Fusion42 · 9 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Kenya has announced a temporary amnesty allowing undocumented East African migrants, including many Burundians, to register legally and access services following a government crackdown on foreign traders without work permits. The move aims to reduce harassment and allow orderly processing of migrant status amid regional tensions.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
You face new legal clarity on migrant status in Kenya this week, opening access to formerly informal workers but also raising enforcement risks. If you rely on East African migrant labour or markets, act fast to register and secure compliance before the crackdown deepens.
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2 sources · first reported 7 Sep 2026 · latest 8 Sep 2026
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