Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has explained that the decision to ban business tents from the Central Business District (CBD) was a direct response to rising chaos and to improve the area's aesthetic. This move aims to prevent the capital from resembling an open-air market.

• The ban targets "unchecked mushrooming of tents" for selling items like mobile phones, which created a nuisance and interfered with the CBD's appearance.
• Governor Sakaja emphasized the need for proper organization, citing the walkways along the Nairobi National Archives as a model and promising designated areas for businesses.
• Business tents gained popularity after COVID-19, but faced criticism for unfair competition and security concerns; this is not the first time Sakaja has taken a firm stance against unauthorized street vending, having previously warned hawkers against trading in off-limit areas.