According to reports circulating on Monday, Burundi wants Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to convene a regional meeting to discuss the situation and find a solution to what it considers growing problems affecting Burundian nationals in Kenya.
The concerns reportedly include claims of harassment, mistreatment and forced removal of some Burundian citizens from Kenya.
The allegations have attracted attention because Kenya and Burundi are both members of the East African Community, which promotes the free movement of people, goods and services among member states.
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The reported call for a summit involving Museveni comes at a time when regional leaders are facing pressure to strengthen cooperation and deal with disputes between member states.
President William Ruto has remained an important figure in regional affairs. Kenya has also continued to play a major role in discussions involving trade, security and movement of people within East Africa.
The reported concerns from Burundi could therefore create a new diplomatic issue between the two countries if the allegations are confirmed.
Burundians have for many years travelled to Kenya for business, employment, education and other opportunities. Kenya and Burundi have maintained diplomatic and economic relations, with cooperation extending to several areas.
The latest claims have not, however, been independently verified in detail. It is also unclear how many Burundian nationals are affected or what specific actions the Kenyan authorities are alleged to have taken in each case.
The reported call for a summit involving Museveni comes at a time when regional leaders are facing pressure to strengthen cooperation and deal with disputes between member states.
President William Ruto has remained an important figure in regional affairs. Kenya has also continued to play a major role in discussions involving trade, security and movement of people within East Africa.
The reported concerns from Burundi could therefore create a new diplomatic issue between the two countries if the allegations are confirmed.
Burundians have for many years travelled to Kenya for business, employment, education and other opportunities. Kenya and Burundi have maintained diplomatic and economic relations, with cooperation extending to several areas.
The latest claims have not, however, been independently verified in detail. It is also unclear how many Burundian nationals are affected or what specific actions the Kenyan authorities are alleged to have taken in each case.
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The East African Community has previously faced disagreements over trade barriers and the movement of people between member states. Regional leaders have repeatedly called for stronger cooperation and fewer restrictions.
As the claims continue to attract attention, many will be watching to see whether Museveni or other regional leaders respond to Burundi's reported request and whether Kenya will issue an official response.
The East African Community has previously faced disagreements over trade barriers and the movement of people between member states. Regional leaders have repeatedly called for stronger cooperation and fewer restrictions.
As the claims continue to attract attention, many will be watching to see whether Museveni or other regional leaders respond to Burundi's reported request and whether Kenya will issue an official response.
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