President William Ruto ordered foreigners running small-scale businesses like hawking and petty shops to close by September 7, reserving those trades for Kenyan citizens while welcoming large-scale investments.
The directive drew a personal plea from the Burundian man with deep family roots in Kenya, captured in emotional footage against a vibrant graffiti wall. Some Kenyans cheer the protection for local livelihoods, but critics decry risks of xenophobia, profiling, and strained African unity as enforcement looms.