07/09/2026
BREAKING NEWS🚨
Nairobi Kenya 07 September 2026
President William Ruto orders crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses in Kenya
Kenyan President William Ruto has directed authorities to crack down on foreign nationals operating small-scale businesses, including retail shops and hawking, as his government moves to protect Kenyan traders from competition. The enforcement directive began taking effect on September 7, 2026. (Al Jazeera)
The development is raising serious concerns among South Sudanese living and doing business in Kenya, particularly in Nairobi and Nakuru, where many South Sudanese operate restaurants, shops and other small businesses.
The big question now is:
🇸🇸 What is the Government of South Sudan going to do to protect and support its citizens whose livelihoods may be affected by these measures?
Will the South Sudanese government engage the Kenyan authorities diplomatically to ensure that its citizens who are legally documented and operating with the required permits are protected?
Kenyan officials have also clarified that foreigners with the necessary documentation, work permits and business licences remain legally protected, while visa-free entry alone does not grant the right to work or operate a business. (Citizen Digital)