Wetang’ula backs Ruto directive on foreign traders, says Kenya must protect local businesses
Wetang’ula says Kenya must protect local businesses as he backs Ruto’s directive on foreign traders and calls for fair competition.
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Ruto gives foreign traders 90 days to regularise businesses as Govt moves to protect Kenyan small-scale trade
President William Ruto has directed the Government to give foreign nationals conducting businesses in Kenya 90 days to regularise their immigration, work-permit, registration and licensing requirements. The directive comes amid growing concerns over the increasing participation of foreign nationals in small-scale businesses and informal trade, with Kenyan traders arguing that the trend is affecting livelihoods…
Kalonzo attacks Ruto over Kenya’s crackdown on foreign traders
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticised President William Ruto’s government over its crackdown on foreign nationals engaged in small-scale trade, accusing the administration of acting without a clear strategy and warning that the operation could deepen tensions with neighbouring countries. Musyoka’s criticism came as the government began enforcing a directive announced by Ruto…