Sing’oei says Ruto’s remarks on foreign traders were ‘taken out of context’
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 7— Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei has sought to clarify President William Ruto’s remarks on foreign traders, saying they were taken “out of context” and should…
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei has clarified President William Ruto’s recent remarks on foreign traders, stating that they were taken out of context. Ruto had suggested that certain businesses could be restricted to Kenyan citizens under legislation currently before Parliament, sparking concerns among foreign nationals about their ability to operate legally in Kenya.
Sing’Oei reassured the public that those operating legally in Kenya, with the necessary documentation, would remain protected. He also emphasized that Burundian nationals and all East Africans, as well as other African nationals, are free to live and work in Kenya as long as they comply with Kenyan law.
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