SENATOR CHERARGEI TELLS RUTO TO BAN TANZANIANS FROM OPERATING BUSINESSES IN THE COUNTRY

Senator Kiprotich Arap Cherargei is calling for retaliatory measures against Tanzania following a ban that blocks Kenyans and other foreigners from operating in 15 business sectors traditionally reserved for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Cherargei, on July 30, condemned the move by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration, urging Nairobi to take similar steps against Tanzanian businesses and nationals operating in Kenya.
“H.E Suluhu government should reconsider its banning of Kenya’s businesses because Kenya is one of the critical business partners, and it will undermine the East Africa Community (EAC) integration process through EAC Trade protocols,” Cherargei said in a statement. “This is also courtesy of the bad behaviour of our activists recently in Tanzania by meddling in their affairs.”
He went further to demand retaliatory action from the Kenyan government, including banning Tanzanian businesses and even removing Tanzanian street beggars from Kenyan cities and towns.
"The Kenyan government must retaliate by also banning Tanzanian businesses in Kenya including street beggars from Tanzania in our cities and towns.” The remarks came a day after Tanzania announced new restrictions through Government Notice No. 487A, dated July 28, 2025.
The directive bars foreign nationals from obtaining or renewing licenses in 15 sectors, including retail trade, mobile money transfers, local tour guiding, and salon services. Foreigners currently operating in the affected sectors will be allowed to continue only until their permits expire.