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September 2, 2026
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Ruto Orders Foreigners to Stop Hawking, Close Small Businesses

Ruto Orders Foreigners to Stop Hawking, Close Small Businesses

The orders come after Kenyans raised concerns over the growing number of foreigners hawking in major cities...

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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.

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