Kenyans talk about Tanzania’s move to ban foreign nationals to open 15 types of business in Dodoma

  • The Tanzanian government has set up a fence of certain types of business for locals in the country to open and run them
  • President Samia Solution’s administration banned foreign nationals including Kenyans starting the businesses
  • The order issued by the Minister of Industry and Commerce of Tanzania, Selemani Jafo, drew the attention of many Kenyans on the Internet, who have had different views

Kenyans have made their comments online after the government of Tanzania freeze some businesses for locals.

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan speaking on an earlier event. Photo: Samia Solution.
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President Samia Suluhu’s administration issued a directive to prevent foreign nationals from opening 15 types of business.

Why Tanzania banned non -locals opening some of the businesses

The order issued on Monday, July 28, by the Minister of Industry and Commerce of Tanzania, Selemani Jafo, aimed to protect local traders against foreign competition.

Jafo noted that the order was issued following concerns by Tanzanian citizens that some foreigners are chasing them commercially and thus accelerating unemployment in the country.

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Some of the businesses that the Solutionary Government set up are general and retail, excluding supermarkets and specialized stores.

What did Kenyans say about Tanzania’s business process

The order attracted the attention of many Kenyans, some criticizing the Tanzanian government for the move.

@Seje80571387 noted:

“The number 13 on the list worries Kenyans.”

Kenyans talk about Tanzania's move to ban foreign nationals to open 15 types of business in Dodoma
Farm crop traders along the highway. Photo: Getty Photos.
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@TheEmma101 asked:

“I hope they know what they are doing?”

@Kevingthang wondered:

“There is not much Tanzanian permeability here.”

@jkimonyi asked:

“Can Kenya respond equally?”

@Alexkifana asked:

“So are these Cathedrals from Tz full of Kenya to make them come to them too?”

@Kulturekenya said:

“The East African Community (EAC) is a story then.”

@Njagijosh asked:

“What if Kenya does the same?

@vincmlt claimed:

“If Kenya is taking revenge, they will begin to complain. Neighbor a joke.”

@Chiefpatriot254 said:

“Kenya also needs to do the same, we need to protect young entrepreneurs from outsiders.”

@Charles18941951 noted:

“That is why these African countries have been behind for decades due to success.”

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