The trader who has been earning a living through his small business in the city, spoke about the difficulties he is facing following a directive requiring foreign nationals engaged in certain small businesses to leave the country.
In a video circulating online, the man is seen appealing to customers to help him raise enough money for transport so that he can return to Burundi.
He explained that they had been given a deadline to leave by Monday, leaving him worried about how he would raise the fare to travel back home.
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The man later explained that buying from him would help him raise money for his journey back to Burundi.
When asked what he would do after returning home, the trader said he would look for a way to earn money and support his family.
He also defended the small business he has been running, arguing that his activities contribute to the local economy.
According to the trader, he obtains his goods from a Kenyan supplier and sells them to Kenyan customers. He also said he pays rent to a Kenyan landlord and contributes to the economy through taxes.
The man revealed that he is married to a Kenyan woman and that they have children together, making the situation even more difficult for him and his family.
He further explained that life as a small scale trader has not been easy because capital is limited. As a result, he often carries heavy loads and walks long distances while trying to make a living.
The trader observed that some young people may not be willing to take up such difficult jobs, leaving foreigners like him to depend on them as a means of survival.
In his emotional appeal to President Ruto, the man removed his cap as he respectfully addressed the Head of State.
"We are human beings hustling to feed our families, not stealing," he said.
The man later explained that buying from him would help him raise money for his journey back to Burundi.
When asked what he would do after returning home, the trader said he would look for a way to earn money and support his family.
He also defended the small business he has been running, arguing that his activities contribute to the local economy.
According to the trader, he obtains his goods from a Kenyan supplier and sells them to Kenyan customers. He also said he pays rent to a Kenyan landlord and contributes to the economy through taxes.
The man revealed that he is married to a Kenyan woman and that they have children together, making the situation even more difficult for him and his family.
He further explained that life as a small scale trader has not been easy because capital is limited. As a result, he often carries heavy loads and walks long distances while trying to make a living.
The trader observed that some young people may not be willing to take up such difficult jobs, leaving foreigners like him to depend on them as a means of survival.
In his emotional appeal to President Ruto, the man removed his cap as he respectfully addressed the Head of State.
"We are human beings hustling to feed our families, not stealing," he said.
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Some social media users called for the government to consider giving affected traders more time to prepare for their return, while others suggested that those already contributing to the economy could be considered for proper licensing and regulation.
The video has sparked a wider conversation about foreign traders in Kenya, the need to enforce immigration and business regulations and the importance of handling affected families with humanity.
Some social media users called for the government to consider giving affected traders more time to prepare for their return, while others suggested that those already contributing to the economy could be considered for proper licensing and regulation.
The video has sparked a wider conversation about foreign traders in Kenya, the need to enforce immigration and business regulations and the importance of handling affected families with humanity.
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