President William Ruto speaking in Chebunyo, Bomet County on Saturday, September 12, 2026. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/X

Ruto: Kenya is open to foreign investors, workers despite growing debate

President William Ruto has defended Kenya’s open-door investment policy, saying foreign investors and workers have a place in the country as long as they operate within the law. Ruto said Kenya would continue welcoming investors from across the world despite growing debate over the role of foreigners in the country’s economy and labour market. Speaking…

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Musalia Mudavadi speaks during the UDA Western Region aspirants’ engagement on Saturday, September 5, 2026. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/Hon Musalia W Mudavadi

Mudavadi clarifies govt position on foreigners doing business in Kenya

The Kenyan government has clarified that there is no blanket ban on foreign nationals engaging in business in the country, but warned that those operating businesses must comply with immigration and other applicable laws. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said Kenya remains open to foreign nationals who wish to work, trade or provide services in…

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Burundians at the EMbassy, Nairobi

Burundians flock to Nairobi embassy as Ruto crackdown on foreign traders begins

Burundian nationals have flocked to the Embassy of Burundi in Nairobi and cyber cafes as the government begins enforcing a crackdown on foreigners operating businesses without the required work permits and documentation. According to images seen by Bomet Newswire Digital, large numbers of Burundians were at the Burundi Embassy in Nairobi on Monday, September 7,…

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