WHY IS KENYA CRACKING DOWN ON FOREIGN TRADERS AND SMALL RETAILERS?

Mon 07 September 2026: President Ruto says small businesses should be reserved for Kenyans as his government moves against foreign traders. Kenya is beginning a crackdown on foreign nationals operating small retail shops and engaging in hawking, after President William Ruto directed authorities to shut down such businesses from September 7. Ruto made the announcement … Continue reading WHY IS KENYA CRACKING DOWN ON FOREIGN TRADERS AND SMALL RETAILERS?