Kenya: 90-day grace period granted to foreign merchants to comply with regulations
After ordering the rapid closure of shops run by foreigners, Kenyan authorities announced a compliance deadline, as Burundian nationals gathered outside their embassy.
Kenya announced on Tuesday that it would grant foreign merchants a 90-day grace period to bring their operations into compliance with local regulations, according to information reported by France 24.
The announcement comes just days after authorities had ordered these merchants to close their shops within very short timeframes, a measure that triggered panic within certain foreign communities in the country.
According to the same source, Burundian nationals are among the communities most affected by the situation. Several of them gathered outside their embassy in Kenya to voice their concerns over these measures.
Kenyan authorities have not clarified, based on available information, the precise reasons behind this initiative targeting businesses run by foreigners, nor the exact compliance criteria expected during this 90-day period.
The situation is being closely monitored by the foreign communities concerned, pending further clarification from Kenyan authorities.
Sources
- Kenya : fermeture des commerces tenus par les étrangers, les Burundais devant l'ambassade — France 24 — Français
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