Gachagua Ally Alleges Plot to Repossess Kenyans' Business Stalls
The traders have demanded an immediate suspension of the exercise until proper briefing and consultation are conducted...
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Irungu Nyakera, Patron of the Democracy for Citizens (DCP) party and an ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has raised alarms over an alleged plot by Nairobi County to repossess market stalls after a contentious data collection exercise.
- The dispute arose from a data collection exercise launched by county officials on December 8, 2025, which occurred when many traders had closed for the festive season.
- The Nairobi Market Traders’ Association lodged a formal protest in a letter dated December 22, 2025, to Governor Johnson Sakaja, citing a lack of notice and “bad faith and illegal” practices.
- The Association warned that registering empty stalls as “ghost stalls” and employees as owners could lead to “conflict and confusion” and affect “smooth operations” in the markets.
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