Kenya is set to implement new regulations targeting foreign-owned small-scale businesses, marking a shift in economic policy aimed at protecting local enterprises. The measures will limit the ability of non-citizens to operate in sectors traditionally dominated by small traders, raising questions about their impact on foreign investors and local job markets. Authorities have framed the move as necessary to foster domestic economic growth, though concerns over enforcement and unintended consequences persist. Business owners and analysts are closely watching how the rules will be applied in practice.
Kenya is due to start enforcing measures to restrict foreign nationals from operating small-scale businesses.
