HAWKING IN NAIROBI

 Hawking has been a major problem in this city. We tend to see how the hawkers struggle with the city council police in the streets. Where is the government when all this is happening? The hawkers pay taxes but the city councils are not satisfied with what they are given because they are too greedy for that. The government should come up with small   stalls   also   known as “vibandas” to cater for the hawkers. Most of the hawkers as we all know are from humble backgrounds and they have to cater for their families, pay school fees, pay rent and cater for food. Also the government should give them specific time when they should be selling their items and products to avoid the harsh mistreatment of the city council “askaris”.

Most of the hawkers go with their children in the street   mostly for women due to the hustle. It’s a pity that we see the women running helter skelter   with their children and products running away from the officers .Is that really fair?  Trying   to hustle for your families whereas you aren’t stealing from anyone.  Women cry due to mistreatment of the city council, begging them not to take them to prison and take their belongings but to no mercy! They are hurtless not caring of the children’s welfare. The government should intercede on behalf of the hawkers and let peace reign in Nairobi County!