Sakaja meets up with boy whose peanuts were spilled by His Kanjo; Promises to cater for him.
Nairobi County governor, Sakaja meets up with boy whose peanuts were spilled by His Kanjo after uproar from netizens.
The county head explained that the young boy had contravened rules by which traders are expected to adhere to.
He, however, showed remorse highlighted that the county askaris should have handled 14-year-old by the name Ndagire Renova with more dignity even as they enforced the law.
Sakaja stated,”Earlier in the month, the Governor had brought together the leadership of hawkers, traders, and enforcement officers, where an agreement was reached on the streets where hawkers are allowed to operate from as well as operating times which begin at 4:00 pm in the CBD.”
“This has been largely complied with to the joy of pedestrians, shop owners, and the hawkers themselves,” he added.
The governor further revealed that this is not the first time, The boy is spilling his goods. He always does that to attract sympathy from passers by and avoid arrest.
Sakaja stated,”Unfortunately, when Ndagire was caught and the enforcement officer impounded his goods, the minor struggled for the bucket spilling its contents onto the ground after the handle broke.”
”A number of hawkers employ this tactic which naturally attracts sympathy and public outrage and prevents their further arrest,” he added.
With that said, The governor outlined that he was in contact with the Ambassador of Burundi to ensure the boy’s interests were well catered for including his education.
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