President William Ruto has ordered a crackdown on foreign nationals engaged in small-scale trading activities in Kenya, aiming to protect local businesses from unfair competition.

• The directive will see administrative action taken starting next week to curb foreigners selling goods like duvets directly to consumers.
• President Ruto met with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) traders at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday, September 2.
• A Bill before Parliament seeks to restrict foreigners from certain trading activities, with Ruto urging public participation to close loopholes.