Makau Mutua: Enforcing foreign-trader rules not xenophobic, but ‘responsible governance’

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 7 — President William Ruto’s push to enforce laws governing foreign nationals working and doing business in Kenya is not xenophobic, but a legitimate exercise of state…..

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Kenya's government, through Senior Advisor Makau Mutua, has defended President William Ruto's stance on enforcing laws for foreign traders, stating it's about 'responsible governance' rather than xenophobia.

The initiative aims to ensure foreigners comply with Kenyan laws and engage in value-adding economic activities.
This clarification comes amidst concerns that President Ruto's warning about barring foreigners from certain businesses, like small-scale retail, could be perceived as discriminatory.
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei assured that legally operating foreign nationals with proper documentation remain protected, emphasizing the government is targeting non-compliance, not nationality.

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