Kenya vows action after viral video shows Chinese national assaulting Kenyan worker

Kenya has announced it will take action against a Chinese national filmed assaulting a Kenyan worker at a private company in Eldoret, following a widely circulated video that sparked public outrage and renewed scrutiny over the conduct of foreign employees in the country.

In a statement on Monday, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Minister Musalia Mudavadi said the government was "aware of the unfortunate and distressing incident" and that the relevant authorities were "pursuing the matter" — though he did not outline the specific measures being considered.

The incident has reignited debate over the responsibilities of expatriates working in Kenya, reinforcing Mudavadi's long-standing message that both Kenyan migrants abroad and foreigners living in Kenya must respect the laws and norms of their host countries.

"Kenya expects the same courtesy from all foreign nationals living and working within our borders," he has often said.

Unusually firm statement

The Chinese Embassy in Nairobi issued an unusually firm statement, expressing "extreme disappointment" and confirming that the worker’s contract had been terminated. It also reminded Chinese nationals to "strictly abide by local laws, regulations and cultural customs," emphasising that the incident was isolated and should not undermine broader China–Kenya investment relations.

The embassy added that the company would consider "further disciplinary action" and reiterated the importance of "mutual respect" in bilateral ties.

Kenya, which relies heavily on foreign investment and skilled expatriate labour, has stressed that while international partners remain welcome, they must operate in accordance with Kenyan law.

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