Rodrigue Uwimana

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Rodrigue Uwimana, originally from the former commune Buganda in Bujumbura Province, is a Burundian trader who recently returned to his home country after living and working in Nairobi, Kenya, for ten months. Following a speech by Kenyan President William Ruto, which incited xenophobic sentiments against foreign traders, Uwimana faced threats and violence, compelling him to abandon his business. He described the deteriorating climate for foreign traders in Kenya, where incidents of aggression and theft became commonplace, making it unsafe for individuals like him. Despite acknowledging the economic opportunities in Kenya, Uwimana has decided not to return, focusing instead on rebuilding his life in Burundi.