Kenya: Foreigners Must Obtain Permits to Work or Trade in Kenya, Govt Clarifies

The Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry has clarified the categories of foreigners who could face action as the government begins enforcing President William Ruto’s directive targeting foreigners engaging in small and retail businesses in the country.

In a statement on Sunday, September 6, Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said Kenya would continue allowing foreigners to enter the country under its visa-free and Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) exemption…