It is sad to see traders stranded in their places of work because someone has taken what rightfully belongs to them.
The government should ensure traders are protected against any form of unhealthy competition.
In 2015 the government projected a GDP growth of 6.9 per cent, but it wasn't realised due to various uncertainties.
Kenya recorded a decline in GDP instead, depreciation of the value of its currency and a decline in tourism revenue, among other shortcomings.
Today the economy has stalled and every sector is affected, especially after the outbreak of Covid-19.
Most businesses were closed to slow the spread of the virus, but even after the easing of Covid measures, traders are still suffering.
The Chinese have taken control of our businesses. Why should they come to hawk in Kenya when we have jobless youths?
The government, meanwhile, is unable to evict foreigners doing jobs that can be done by locals.
Our roads are being built by the Chinese government at the expense of our people.
A country that knows what it wants for its people should first develop the ghost of self-esteem. Why don’t we have faith in our very best?
Is it true that we can’t produce engineers to construct roads and stadia?
The government keeps on borrowing from China and traders and poor Kenyans are supposed to pay.
We are enriching a foreign nation instead of our own.
Let the government agency concerned with the influx of Chinese be responsible.
Evict those who are illegally found in Kenya, create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive to grow our economy.
We can’t assume all is well with BBI politics when our people are suffering.
Communication and media technology student, Maseno University
Edited by Kiilu Damaris
