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Why is Kenya cracking down on foreign traders and small retailers?
President Ruto says small businesses should be reserved for Kenyans as his government moves against foreign traders.
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Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered a crackdown on foreign nationals running small retail shops and hawking stalls. The directive, announced on September 7, directs authorities to shut down these businesses. Ruto said that small‑business opportunities should be reserved for Kenyans. The move is part of a broader effort to protect local entrepreneurs from foreign competition. The government will enforce the ban starting on the same day the order was issued.
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