President William Ruto has ordered a crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses and engaging in hawking in Kenya, effective Monday, September 7. The move aims to reserve such trade for Kenyan citizens.

• The government will shut down foreigners involved in small-scale trade, including hawking and operating small shops.
• Key figures involved include President William Ruto, Laikipia Woman Representative Jane Kagiri, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, and Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui.
• This crackdown is linked to the proposed Local Content Bill, 2025, which seeks to restrict foreign dominance in certain economic sectors.

Kenyan activists are planning protests in Nairobi on Thursday, September 3, demanding answers and the release of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, who they allege was forcibly rendered from Kenya to Uganda.

• Activists cite the principle of non-refoulement, stating individuals should not be returned to countries where they face oppression, harassment, or torture.
• Key individuals involved include Kizza Besigye, the Ugandan opposition leader, and Kenyan activists.
• The protest targets the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Interior, demanding an independent investigation into Besigye's alleged rendition and his immediate release due to deteriorating health.

President William Ruto has ordered the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to revert the minimum customs benchmark for consolidated cargo back to Ksh2.5 million from the previous Ksh3.2 million.

• The minimum customs benchmark for general containerized consolidated cargo has been reduced to Ksh2.5 million.
• The directive was issued to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) by President William Ruto.
• Additionally, President Ruto ordered a reduction in freight tariffs by Kenya Railways from Ksh75,000 to Ksh10,000 for 20-foot containers.