Kenya minister warns foreigners against 'misusing' visas to trade
Kenya is due to start enforcing measures to restrict foreign nationals from operating small-scale businesses.
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.
Hundreds of people gathered at the Burundi embassy in Kenya on Monday as they rushed to get documents, after the embassy had earlier said it would offer emergency free travel documents to citizens who want to go back home.
Bizimana's post followed an urgent meeting he held with representatives of the East African Community (EAC), an eight-member bloc which promotes economic integration in the region.