Africa: All of Africa Today – September 9, 2026

Kenya Launches Crackdown on Foreign Informal Traders

Kenyan officials have started to crack down on foreign nationals running small businesses in the informal economy. This comes after President William Ruto backed measures reserving activities such as hawking and petty retail primarily for Kenyan citizens. Ruto said that foreign investors should focus on bringing capital, creating jobs and supporting local production rather than competing with citizens in businesses requiring little capital….