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When Kenyans declined an invitation to xenophobia

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Burundian nationals outside the Burundi Embassy with their luggage on September 9, 2026.

Photo credit: Francis Nderitu | Nation

By  Hanifa Adan

I am so happy to see this. The people of Kenya are pushing back against the president’s xenophobic actions... much love to the people of Kenya.”

Phrases like this have dominated discussions over the past week, filling timelines, news segments and calls between friends across borders.

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