UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan poses with Burundi's ruling CNDD-FDD Secretary General Révérien Ndikuriyo during a meeting at UDA headquarters, Hustler Plaza, Nairobi, on September 9, 2026/ HANDOUTUDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan has hosted Burundi’s ruling CNDD-FDD Secretary General Révérien Ndikuriyo in Nairobi for talks on strengthening relations, party building and the status of undocumented Burundian nationals living and working in Kenya.
Omar hosted Ndikuriyo at the UDA headquarters at Hustler Plaza, where the two political parties agreed to cooperate and share experiences on party building.
The meeting also addressed the situation of undocumented Burundian nationals in Kenya, with Omar reassuring his Burundian counterpart that the government was committed to regularising their stay.
According to UDA, the necessary work permits for the affected nationals will be issued within 90 days.
“On the evolving situation involving undocumented Burundian nationals, Hassan reassured Ndikuriyo of the Government's commitment to regularise their stay, with the necessary work permits to be issued within 90 days,” UDA said.
The meeting comes against the backdrop of continued cooperation between Kenya and Burundi within the wider East African Community.
UDA said the two countries continue to work together on trade and investment, with the free movement of people and goods remaining central to their relationship.
“The integration of the EAC anchored on the free movement of people and goods remains central to Kenya's engagement with its neighbours,” the party said.
The talks between Omar and Ndikuriyo also focused on strengthening relations between UDA and CNDD-FDD, with the two parties agreeing to cooperate and share experiences on party building, according to UDA.
Ndikuriyo also conveyed his gratitude for the hospitality extended to Burundian citizens who continue to live and work in Kenya.
His visit comes as the two parties seek to strengthen their relations while Kenya and Burundi continue their engagement within the EAC.
Ndikuriyo was accompanied by Burundi’s Ambassador to Kenya Evelyne Habonimana.
Also present during the meeting were UDA Executive Director Nicodemus Bore and party directors Joseph Mulili, in charge of Finance and Administration; Margaret Ndanyi, in charge of Women Affairs, Training and Civic Education; Sam Mwangi, in charge of Events Planning and Logistics; Nathaniel Mong’are, in charge of Communication; and Patience Kiti, Executive Secretary to the Secretary General.
