In a post on X on Tuesday, Ahmednasir said, “Burundians are good workers…stop this xenophobia!”
His remarks came as hundreds of Burundians gathered at their embassy in Nairobi seeking travel documents amid uncertainty over their future in Kenya.
The lawyer’s message comes after President William Ruto directed authorities to crack down on foreign nationals operating small-scale businesses without the required documents.
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The announcement caused anxiety among many foreigners, particularly Burundians who depend on small businesses and street trade for their livelihoods.
Ahmednasir’s intervention has placed him at the centre of the debate, as he defended the contribution of Burundians working and doing business in Kenya.
His warning against xenophobia comes at a time when images of large crowds outside the Burundi Embassy have raised concerns across the region.
The situation became so tense that the Kenyan government announced a 90-day registration and amnesty window for undocumented East Africans.
Officials said the measure was intended to help foreigners regularise their status while protecting them from harassment and discrimination.
The announcement caused anxiety among many foreigners, particularly Burundians who depend on small businesses and street trade for their livelihoods.
Ahmednasir’s intervention has placed him at the centre of the debate, as he defended the contribution of Burundians working and doing business in Kenya.
His warning against xenophobia comes at a time when images of large crowds outside the Burundi Embassy have raised concerns across the region.
The situation became so tense that the Kenyan government announced a 90-day registration and amnesty window for undocumented East Africans.
Officials said the measure was intended to help foreigners regularise their status while protecting them from harassment and discrimination.
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Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei also visited the Burundi Embassy and apologised to affected Burundians, assuring them that the government would protect them.
Meanwhile, Burundi has demanded protection for its citizens. Against this background, Ahmednasir’s simple message — “Burundians are good workers…stop this xenophobia!” — has added a powerful voice to calls for calm, fairness and peaceful coexistence.
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