Traders seek fair competition as State finalises views on new Bill

Traders, hawkers at Gikomba Market. [File, Standard]

Industry players argue business obstacles continue to squeeze compliant businesses and slow domestic trade growth. 

Some of the challenges include cross-border competition, multiple charges and inadequate market infrastructure. 

As public participation on the proposed Trade Bill closes this week, Kenya’s business community has urged the government to amend the draft law to address what it describes as growing unfair competition and entrenched structural barriers that continue to undermine local enterprises.