Kenya Orders Crackdown on Foreign Hawkers, Small Retailers
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President William Ruto has ordered a nationwide crackdown on foreign nationals operating small businesses and hawking, setting Monday, September 7 as the deadline for state agencies to enforce shut-downs. The move aims to secure a larger market for Kenyan traders and protect local micro-entrepreneurs from external competition. Ruto also directed lawmakers to expedite the passage of the Local Content Bill, 2025, which proposes stringent local participation thresholds across multiple economic sectors to safeguard domestic entrepreneurs.
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