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Kenya Orders Foreign Nationals to Exit Small Businesses

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Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered all foreign nationals engaged in small-scale businesses to cease operations starting next week.

President William Ruto ordered all foreign nationals operating small-scale businesses in Kenya to halt their operations starting next week.
Ruto pledged to prioritize draft legislation that would ban foreign nationals from participating in certain business sectors.
The President stated that while Kenya is open to foreign investment, foreign investors, including Chinese traders, should focus on job creation and production rather than competing in small businesses.
As of late June, Kenya hosted nearly 857,000 registered refugees and asylum seekers, with 14 percent residing in urban areas.
While Kenyan law grants refugees the right to work and conduct business, they must undergo mandatory registration and may require special permits.