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Kenyan FM says move to regularise status of foreign workers not 'discriminatory'

·Africanews·Impact 2/5 · Moderate

Kenya's foreign minister has stated that the government's plan to regularise the status of foreign workers is not discriminatory. This move comes after concerns were raised about the treatment of foreign workers in the country. The government has given foreign workers 90 days to regularise their status, which means they must obtain the necessary permits and documentation to continue working in Kenya. This development is significant for the economy, as it affects the flow of foreign labor and investment in the country.

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Why it matters

Kenya has given foreign workers 90 days to regularise their status, which may impact the country's labour market. The move aims to address concerns over the treatment of foreign workers.

Market impact

Impact score
2 / 5
Market signal
Mixed / neutral
Category
Market moves
Model confidence
40%

Markets & countries in focus

Kenya

Transmission channels

Regularisation deadlineLabour market changesEconomic impactForeign worker responseGovernment policy adjustments

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