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Kenya minister warns foreigners against 'misusing' visas to trade

Kenya minister warns foreigners against 'misusing' visas to trade

Kenya is due to start enforcing measures to restrict foreign nationals from operating small-scale businesses.

September 7, 2026 at 10:45 AM Original source
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"Owing to the high number of foreigners involved in the retail and local trade sectors, there is therefore a need to align their activities and ensure compliance with work permit provisions."

— Lee Kinyanjui , Politician

"Kenyans are also involved in small-scale businesses in other East African countries."

— William Ruto , Politician

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Kenya minister warns foreigners against 'misusing' visas to trade
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Kenya is due to start enforcing measures to restrict foreign nationals from operating small-scale businesses.

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