Kenya minister warns foreigners against 'misusing' visas to trade
Kenya is due to start enforcing measures to restrict foreign nationals from operating small-scale businesses.
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"Owing to the high number of foreigners involved in the retail and local trade sectors, there is therefore a need to align their activities and ensure compliance with work permit provisions."
— Lee Kinyanjui , Politician
"Kenyans are also involved in small-scale businesses in other East African countries."
— William Ruto , Politician
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Kenya is due to start enforcing measures to restrict foreign nationals from operating small-scale businesses.
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