Nairobi, Kenya, January 9- Hawkers in Nairobi CBD have been notified of new restrictions on selling their goods by the Nairobi County Government.
In a statement signed by Governor Sakaja the county has imposed a ban on hawking along the city’s pavements citing that they are meant for pedestrians.
Sakaja specifically listed Moi Avenue, Haile Selassie Avenue, Kenneth Matiba Road, Latema Road, Ronald Ngala Street, Mfangano Street, Hakati Road, and River Road as areas that are off-limits to hawkers.
Sakaja further stated that hawking will only be permitted in designated backstreets and lanes from 4pm to 10pm from Monday to Saturday.
The lanes are located along Tom Mboya street to Kirinyaga Road.
“The general public is asked to take note that anyone contravening this notice will be prosecuted under Nairobi City County Government law,” the notice read.
This comes as an effort by the Nairobi City Council to ease congestion in the CBD.
