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Kenya's Ruto orders closure of foreign-run small businesses; rights groups cry foul
Le Monde·KE·2 days ago
Kenyan President Ruto announced a policy to reserve small businesses for Kenyans, initiating a crackdown on foreign traders and small retailers. The move signals a shift toward economic nationalism, potentially affecting regional trade dynamics and foreign investment sentiment. The scope and enforcement remain unclear, but it marks a notable policy direction with implications for East African integration.