Kenya's President William Ruto orders crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses
Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: September 3, 2026Country: Kenya
PoliticsBusiness & Economy

Kenya's President William Ruto has ordered a crackdown on foreigners operating small-scale businesses, stating that local traders need protection. He emphasized that foreign investors, including Chinese traders, should create jobs instead of competing with Kenyans in small business sectors. Ruto also promised to fast-track legislation to restrict foreigners from certain areas of trade.
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