Arrests of Kenyan Businesswoman for Running Tourism Operations Reserved for Zanzibaris
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TLDR
- A Kenyan businesswoman was arrested in Zanzibar for allegedly running tourism operations that are reserved for Zanzibaris.
- She was one of three individuals taken into custody during the operation.
- The arrests highlight a conflict between Zanzibar's local-ownership laws and the East African Community protocol.
- The incident raises questions about the enforcement of tourism regulations in Zanzibar.