00:00A temporary amnesty to the undocumented East African migrants in Kenya after the government urged them to formally register at
00:08their embassies and further extend their stay in the country.
00:11Last week, Kenya's President William Ruto gave foreign-owned small businesses until Monday to shut down, saying the country has
00:18not built investor confidence for hawkers.
00:20Later on on Monday, the government further issued a statement saying that the duration of this designated registration period, all
00:27individuals undergoing registration, will be presumed legally present in the Republic of Kenya.
00:32The government further directed the security agencies and local authorities that foreign nationals were not to be subjected to arbitrary
00:39harassments or discrimination.
00:41Ruto's remarks last week sparked fear among many foreigners, particularly Burundians, who make a living through street vending in Nairobi,
00:49prompting a rush to secure documents to return home.
