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Kenyan Merchants and Consumers Face Off Over Chinese Imports

by Cobus van Staden
Kenyan traders are pushed back by approaching police officers outside parliament in Nairobi on February 28, 2023 during a protest over what they claim are unfair business advantages for Chinese merchants. Tony KARUMBA / AFP

Kenyan traders staged a street protest against Chinese competitors they say are undercutting them.

This follows the targeting of China Square by Trade Secretary Moses Kuria. The popular new Chinese-run store offers imported products at prices 50% lower than traders.

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