Traders Left Counting Losses After Sudden CBD Demolition
Available data indicate that toilets in prime locations, like the Archives, can earn approximately Ksh30,000 per day, with revenue of up to Ksh1.5 million a month...
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Nairobi County demolished public lavatories and adjacent businesses near the National Archives overnight on Friday, March 20, sparking outrage among local traders and residents.
- The demolition destroyed the structure housing toilets and shoe shiner stalls, leaving some traders unable to operate.
- The action was reportedly taken by Nairobi County as part of a restructuring effort and to improve drainage following recent catastrophic flooding.
- Concerns have been raised about the loss of a busy public facility, with increased foot traffic expected at alternative toilets, and viral speculation about the reasons for the specific demolition.
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