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Nairobi’s small traders feel pinch of Chinese retailers

Small scale traders in Nairobi CBD. [Photo/Courtesy]

Small traders in Nairobi say they risk being pushed out of business by Chinese nationals operating wholesale and retail shops in downtown areas.

The businessmen said despite protests about the influx of foreigners operating at the micro level, authorities have made no efforts to look into the matter, with the competition growing by the day.

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