Kenya: Ruto orders closure of small businesses run by foreigners

Author: DJOMANDE AzizPublished on: September 4, 2026Country: Kenya
PoliticsBusiness & Economy
Kenya: Ruto orders closure of small businesses run by foreigners

Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered the closure of micro businesses run by non-nationals starting September 7. This decision targets informal retail trade, which Ruto believes should be reserved for Kenyans. The government also plans to adopt a local content bill imposing employment and supply quotas on foreign businesses. This measure comes amid rising anti-migrant tensions in Africa.

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