Investors from China have rebuked Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria over his remarks that sought to kick out the owner of China Square mall out of business.
In a statement issued on Sunday, February 26, the investors through their lobby group, the Kenya China Chamber of Commerce (KCCC) asked the Kenya Kwanza government to provide a conducive business environment.
“We feel discriminated, and this does not sit well with the remarks of the Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry to Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor to buy out the lease for China Square at the Unicity Mall.
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“This was uttered without any further consultations from all parties involved and not considering the repercussions of such statements which are contrary to Kenya’s investment promotion and protection regime that has always been equitable, non-arbitrary and non-discriminatory,” the statement read in part.
The investors further stated that CS Kuria’s remarks were made without any consultations from all parties involved.
In their argument, the investors said their role in employment creation and contribution to the Kenyan economy is aligned with th Kenya Kwanza manifesto which seeks to lower the cost of living in the country.
“We are therefore requesting the Government of Kenya for a healthy environment to enable us to do business, trade in peace, and contribute to Kenya’s growth and development through employment creation and contribution to Kenya’s tax revenue.
“The Chinese Nationals are open to working and collaborating with Kenyan traders to lower the cost of living for Kenyans. Our goal is not to compete but rather, to develop our economies,” the statement read in part.
