Over 2,000 Pakistanis seized in Nairobi headed to Saudi Arabia, officials say

Pakistani nationals on September 30, 2021 during the crackdown. They are said to be on their way to Saudi Arabia. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard]

An operation to rid the city of more than 2,000 foreigners generated more questions after it emerged that they had genuine immigration papers.

The Wednesday night operation saw about 2,000 Pakistan nationals flushed out from different hotels and estates, where they were living in Nairobi.