Businesses warn looting a threat to job creation and investments

Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry president Erick Rutto during the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KNCCI), Exporters’ Forum, a high-level engagement aimed at strengthening Kenyan exporters’ participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) at an event in Serena hotel on 13th march 2025 [David Gichuru, Standard]

Businesses have condemned the goons who infiltrated protests, looting and vandalising, but expressed solidarity with protestors, noting that their push for better governance echoes the concerns of all Kenyans.  

The private sector lobbies expressed concerns over the loss of lives as well as the high instances of goons infiltrating protests to loot businesses. These, they noted, have led to huge losses for companies and threatened jobs while repulsing investments.