Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja Compensates Traders Ksh10,000 Each After Vandalism
On Wednesday, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja ordered that vendors whose wagons were vandalized and seized by county officers commonly known as kanjos be compensated with Ksh10,000 each.
In a statement, the Governor expressed regret for the incident and stated that disciplinary action would be taken against the involved officers.
“I have ordered the immediate release of all confiscated items, apologized to the traders, and personally compensated each of them to the tune of 10,000 shillings each,” the Governor said in a statement.
While issuing an apology, the Governor asserted that the county’s leadership has cultivated a cordial relationship over the years, but lamented that recent trends threaten to undermine this.
“Even if the traders were operating without the required documentation, including a Medical Certificate from Public Health that every food handler must-have for the safety of Nairobians, they did not deserve such treatment and we are dealing with this internally,” Sakaja said in his statement.
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Earlier in the day, the Askaris vandalized and seized smokie vendor wagons, prompting outrage from Kenyans who questioned whether the hostility shown to the vendors was justified.
No valid explanation was given for the vandalism as it occurred.
Photos widely circulated depicted smoked meats and hard-boiled eggs strewn along the roadside, while a county askari truck towed additional carts.
In addition to ordinary Kenyans, notable figures also participated in the debate.
David Ndii, economic advisor to President William Ruto, accused Sakaja’s government of being hostile to fraud artists.
“That’s why I keep prodding Johnson Sakaja on it. Sakaja runs on an “order” platform. He planned to put hustlers in markets. Street vendors are on streets because that’s where customers are,” Ndii said in his statement.
The economist added that he had previously issued several warnings to the Governor regarding his leadership style and that Sakaja had not responded well to his advice despite his repeated efforts.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja Compensates Traders Ksh10,000 Each After Vandalism
