President William Ruto is putting his country first, taking decisive action to ensure that Kenya’s economy serves its own people. Following a directive to clear out foreign nationals operating small-scale businesses without proper authorization, the Kenyan government has launched a registration process for undocumented East African migrants.
This move is a necessary correction to ensure that visa rules are respected and that the small-business sector is not exploited by those bypassing legal work permits.
While some foreign nationals have scrambled to secure travel documents or leave the country, the Kenyan government has made it clear that the law will be enforced firmly and strictly after a 90-day window for regularization.
President Ruto has correctly identified that foreign presence in the country should be focused on substantial investment and job creation, not on competing with local Kenyans for street-level hawking and small shop operations.
Despite pushback from regional officials and concerns over potential diplomatic friction, the Kenyan administration is standing by its sovereign right to regulate its labor market and protect its citizens' livelihoods.
Government officials have emphasized that while they do not condone harassment, they will no longer tolerate the widespread practice of foreigners operating outside the bounds of the law.
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