肯尼亚政府自9月7日起开始执行限制外国商人在小规模贸易领域经营的政策1。总统威廉·鲁托表示"所有做小生意的商人应该停业"1，此举旨在为本地劳动力创造就业机会，但随之引发了关于仇外主义和政策有效性的广泛质疑。
肯尼亚非正规经济部门约有1740万从业者1，而国内青年失业问题严峻——世界银行数据显示15至24岁青年失业率为15.25%1。政府的此项举措被视为应对就业压力的措施。然而，政治经济学家谢拉·欧维戈·奥朗批评这是"选前讨好政策"1。肯尼亚外交事务常务秘书则强调，合法持有工作许可证的外国人仍然受到保护1。
与此同时，肯尼亚正在推进更广泛的本地化议程。提议的《本地内容法案2025》要求外国公司至少80%的员工必须为肯尼亚公民1。这些政策的推进形成对比的是，肯尼亚2025年吸收的外商直接投资达到创纪录的32亿美元，同比增长近38%1。
Kenya's government has begun enforcing restrictions on foreign nationals operating small-scale businesses, with enforcement starting on September 7, 2026.1 President William Ruto has framed the policy as a measure to protect local employment, stating that "all merchants engaged in small business should cease operations."1 The move targets the informal economy sector, which employs approximately 17.4 million people in Kenya according to 2024 data.1
The policy has raised concerns about its underlying motivations and economic impact. Youth unemployment in Kenya remains significant, with the 15-24 age group experiencing a joblessness rate of 15.25%, according to World Bank figures.1 However, critics question the measure's effectiveness and intent. Political economist Sheila Owiyo Orang characterized the initiative as a "pre-election appeasement strategy."1 The Kenyan government's Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs has clarified that foreign nationals holding valid work permits remain protected under the law.1
The crackdown stands in contrast to Kenya's recent investment performance. The country attracted a record $3.2 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, representing nearly a 38 percent year-on-year increase.1 Additionally, proposed legislation—the Local Content Bill 2025—would require foreign companies to ensure at least 80 percent of their workforce comprises Kenyan citizens.1
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