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Kenya: William Ruto decides to close the small businesses of foreigners, a decision that recalls his "pull" against the DRC during the election campaign Image media PMaki Fri 04/09/2026 - 14:24 Corps President William Ruto announced this Thursday, September 4, the closure of small businesses held by foreigners in Kenya.
Ruto Orders Crackdown on Foreigners Operating Small Business - Rwanda Dispatch
Kenya’s President, William Ruto, has ordered a crackdown on foreigners running small businesses in Kenya, saying local traders should not be pushed out of businesses meant for them. Ruto directed the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry to begin enforcement next week against foreign nationals running businesses legally reserved for Kenyans. The Kenyan President recently relayed […] The post Ruto Orders Crackdown on Foreigners Operating Sm…
President Ruto orders crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses in Kenya
Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered an immediate crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses in the country. Speaking to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) traders at the State House in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, on Wednesday, Ruto said the move was aimed at protecting local traders from unfair competition. He said a bill is already before parliament seeking to legalise the ban and directed the ministry of investments, t…
Small foreign traders are now in the crosshairs of the Kenyan government. President William Ruto has reportedly ordered the closure of micro-enterprises run by non-nationals starting September 7th.
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