Kenya: Chinese businesses have until September 7 to close, Ruto justifies his decision

Chinese retail businesses in Kenya must cease operations by September 7, according to a directive from William Ruto. This decision, which fulfills a campaign promise from 2022, aims to reserve retail trade for Kenyans and also applies to all foreign nationals. Ruto announced the acceleration of a legislative text, the Local Content Bill 2025, to identify sectors reserved for Kenyans, while emphasizing the need to strengthen local investor confidence.