Day: September 3, 2026

Kenyan President William Ruto has directed authorities to begin a crackdown on foreign nationals operating small-scale businesses in the country, with enforcement scheduled to start on Monday, September 7, 2026. Ruto specifically mentioned foreigners engaged in hawking and operating small retail shops, saying such businesses should be reserved for Kenyan citizens. The President gave the directive on Wednesday, September 2, while addressing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) traders at State House in Nairobi. According to Ruto, Kenya welcomes foreign investment but foreigners should not compete with local citizens in…

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Uber has officially ended its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria after 12 years of providing transportation services in the country. The global ride-hailing company announced its exit from Nigeria, with the shutdown taking effect on September 2, 2026. Uber launched its operations in Lagos in 2014 before expanding to other Nigerian cities, becoming one of the major players in the country’s rapidly growing e-hailing industry. The company said the decision followed a review of its business priorities and investment focus across Africa. However, Uber did not specifically state that its Nigerian…

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