Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja bans hawking on Nairobi’s footbridges and street families from living there terming the move will curb crime.
Governor Sakaja affirmed on Sunday that he lost a friend after thugs attacked him in Nairobi, and through this he has issued a stern warning to youth involving themselves in crime.
Kileleshwa Ward Member of County Assembly Hon Robert Alai however, has urged Governor Sakaja to give him the security committee role.”Sakaja should let me chair the security committee, He shouldn’t control Azimio everywhere in Nairobi.” Hon Alai said.
However Hon Alai said that security in Nairobi needs serious and dedicated minds.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has banned hawkers and street families from occupying and conducting business on footbridges within the city.
Speaking on Sunday, Sakaja said that the aforesaid individuals have already been expelled from the footbridges terming the move that it will restore security within the county further noting that the displaced individuals will be allocated appropriate places to work from.
“To make sure that there is security there were street families that were staying there and we have cleared them, we have cleaned the bridge, the fire department has come with its pipes and nobody will be allowed to conduct business to live on our bridges and fly-overs,” he said.
Sakaja finally said that the county government is preparing space for business. “If you want a space for trade we will find you a space for trade but not in a public utility like that.” Governor Sakaja observed.
This comes amid a spike in insecurity within the county as a series of incidences have been witnessed in recent weeks including broad daylight stabbings, shootings, and murder across the country.
This has sparked uproar from the public who have blamed the National Police Service (NPS) for inaction.
President William Ruto has also raised concern over the matter prompting the Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome to take action and combat the criminal gangs.
