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Kenya Gives Foreign Traders 90 Days to Regularize Status

The Kenyan government has granted foreign traders 90 days to formalize their business status following a crackdown that sparked xenophobia fears. Regional lawyers have challenged the order, citing obligations under the East African Community.

8 Sept, 09:31 — 8 Sept, 16:32
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DWHigh8h ago

Kenya: Crackdown on foreign traders prompts xenophobia fears

Fears of xenophobia are rising in Kenya after President William Ruto ordered a crackdown on foreigners working as hawkers. The government insists however that legally documented foreign traders remain protected.

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Daily NationMostly Factual7h ago

Kenya to foreign traders: You have 90 days to regularise your stay

State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said Ruto's directive followed complaints raised with...

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punch-ngMostly Factual1h ago

Kenya gives foreign workers 90 days to formalise status

Kenya gives foreign workers 90 days to formalise their status, backtracking on an earlier order to close immigrant-owned businesses. Learn more about the n Read More: https://punchng.com/kenya-gives-foreign-workers-90-days-to-formalise-status/

By Punch Newspapers

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standard-kenyaMixed6h ago

You have 90 days: State walks back snap order on foreign traders

Kenya gives foreign traders 90 days to comply with immigration rules, work permit requirements and valid licences amid uproar; Pres Ruto cautions against threats and intimidation of foreigners.

By Standard Digital

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vanguard-ngMixed2h ago

Kenya gives foreign workers 90 days to formalise status

Kenya warned foreign workers they had 90 days to regularise their status as it sought to backtrack from a panic triggered by President William Ruto's order to close immigrant-owned small businesses. The post Kenya gives foreign workers 90 days to formalise status appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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