Kenyan president orders crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses

It comes amid concerns over the growing number of traders from neighbouring countries. Kenya's President William Ruto has ordered a crackdown on foreigners operating small-scale businesses, saying local traders and hawkers need to be protected. His announcement comes amid growing debate about the increasing number of African migrants involved in Kenya's vast informal economy [1].

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1. bbc.co.uk · Kenyan president orders crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses Sep 3, 2026

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