Government Clarifies Immigration Directives, Assures East African Nationals of Protection and Dignity
By Bruno Aero Family Staff Writer Nairobi, Kenya September 7, 2026 The Government of Kenya has moved to clarify recent immigration and small-scale trade directives, emphasizing that the measures are aimed at protecting local livelihoods, strengthening regulatory systems, and promoting orderly economic participation rather than targeting foreign nationals. The Government Spokesperson, Mr Charles Owino reaffirms the commitment The government said the directives announced by President William Ruto on September 2, 2026, were intended to regulate small-scale retail and informal trade activities in line with proposed local content reforms. The Government said the measures seek to safeguard vulnerable sectors of the domestic economy while maintaining the integrity of Kenya’s national identity systems. “The intention of these measures is to protect vulnerable sectors of our domestic economy, safeguard local livelihoods, and maintain the integrity of our national i...
