Trade and Industrialization Cabinet Secretary (CS) Moses Kuria says that china square favours the rich and that hustlers will suffer more.

Appearing before the National Assembly's Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Committee to deliberate on the 2023 Budget Policy Statement, Moses Kuria denied allegations that he was frustrating Chinese traders, adding that he is trying to do his job by preventing the country from being from becoming a dumping ground for substandard goods.

PHOTO | COURTESY Moses Kuria

"Yesterday, they counted 2000 vehicles. This is a middle class conspiracy and it has nothing to do with the hustlers who hold the bulk of the economy," said Kuria.

"I cannot frustrate investors but some people are dumping fake products on us." the cs added.

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Moses Kuria went on to say that the government plans to establish a similar establishment called kenya square f that will cater for traders from Nyamakima, Gikomba, Kamkunji and Eastleigh.

"We have not forced anyone to close their business. But we should not discourage our traders. I have to speak for the Nyamakima trader. The Middle class want to buy cheap.

"I continue supporting local manufacturing. We want to have our own Kenya Square," said Kuria.


After being closed for on

PHOTO | COURTESY China Square
e week due to a standoff with Kenyan authorities, including Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria, the store reopened to consumers last week, and the reception has been great. In a news release during its reopening, the Kenya Chinese Chamber of Commerce said that the restoration of activities at China Square came after multiple meetings between the Kenyan government and the Chinese Community in Kenya to resolve the impasse amicably.

The Chamber expects that all firms will be treated equally and fairly across the board to ensure a favourable business climate and foster social connections based on mutual trust and benefit. "We appreciate the Kenyan Government's support in enabling the Chinese Community to conduct business and contribute to Kenya's growth and development efforts by creating jobs and contributing to Kenya's tax revenue," the Chamber of Commerce stated.