Kenya clarifies policy on foreign-owned small businesses
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William Ruto, Musalia Mudavadi
Nairobi, Kenya
September 2026
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President Ruto's order to close immigrant-owned businesses caused panic. Foreign Minister Mudavadi clarified that there is no blanket ban. Foreign workers have 90 days to regularize their status and comply with local laws.
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