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August 26, 2026

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Sakaja Explains Banning Hawkers in Nairobi CBD

Sakaja Explains Banning Hawkers in Nairobi CBD

In May 2025, the county announced plans to completely ban the hawkers in the city centre as a way of keeping it tidy...

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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced that street hawking will not be banned in the capital, emphasizing a shift towards regulation and management of informal trade.

The Governor stated that street hawking provides livelihoods for thousands and cannot be eliminated, but must be managed.
Nairobi County Government is working to balance the interests of street traders and formal business owners.
Specific operating areas and timelines will be designated for hawkers, abandoning a previous plan to ban them from the city centre.

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