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Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: September 2, 2026Country: Kenya

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President Ruto has ordered a halt to street vending by foreigners and the closure of small businesses they operate. These measures were taken following concerns about unfair competition in the local market. Additionally, Ruto has instructed the Kenya Revenue Authority to revert the consolidated cargo valuation to Ksh2.5 million.

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