Kenya's Ruto orders closure of foreign-owned small businesses, citing investor confidence

President William Ruto has ordered the shutdown of foreign-owned small businesses in Kenya, framing the move as an effort to improve the economy and investor confidence for local hawkers. The directive marks a notable policy shift toward economic nationalism, though details on scope, timeline, and legal basis remain unclear. This could strain foreign investment relations and signal a broader protectionist turn in Kenya's economic policy.