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Kenya's Ruto moves to reserve small retail trade for citizens, targets foreign traders

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.

Al Jazeeraabout 21 hours agoKEengCredibility 57%View source

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