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March 6, 2026
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Roysambu roadside traders count losses after night demolition

Roysambu roadside traders count losses after night demolition

Many of the traders claim the demolition was carried out without adequate notice...

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Hundreds of small-scale traders in Roysambu, Nairobi, are counting significant losses after their businesses were demolished overnight on March 5, 2026.

  • The demolition, which reportedly began around 2 am, destroyed numerous stalls and kiosks without what traders describe as adequate notice.
  • Affected individuals include vegetable vendors, food vendors, and spare parts sellers, with one vendor losing an estimated Sh37,000 worth of clothing stock.
  • Traders expressed frustration, questioning the lack of alternative relocation sites and criticizing the Kenyan government, citing recent policy statements about supporting small businesses.
  • The demolitions are part of ongoing clearance operations along Thika Road, as notified by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA).

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