State foray back into business giving traders sleepless nights

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President William Ruto with Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria, at a past event in Gatundu South, Kiambu County. FILE PHOTO | PCS
 

The new administration of President William Ruto has sent jitters in the private sector with its aggressive foray into business, raising fears that the State is moving back into direct competition with traders.

Since it came to power in September last year, the Kenya Kwanza Government has moved into non-strategic sectors such as retail and wholesale, petroleum and agriculture that are dominated by the private sector.

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