Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly addressed Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja following Thursday morning protests by traders from Wakulima Market.<\/p>\n
Taking to Facebook, Gachagua urged Sakaja to honour the commitments they made together during the 2022 campaigns, emphasizing the importance of respecting the traders\u2019 livelihoods.<\/p>\n
In his message, Gachagua reminded Sakaja of their joint promise to the Wakulima Market traders, made in July 2022, to protect their economic activities.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur Constitution provides for public participation before any major decisions that affect the welfare of our citizens are taken,\u201d Gachagua stressed, encouraging Sakaja to hold discussions with the market\u2019s leadership before implementing any relocation plans.<\/p>\n
The protests, sparked by the Nairobi County Government\u2019s decision to relocate traders from Wakulima Market to Kangundo Road Market, saw traders clash with police as they demonstrated against the move.<\/p>\n
Gachagua\u2019s appeal to Sakaja was personal, saying, \u201cPlease, my brother, they are coming to me as I was your guarantor in matters of trust.\u201d<\/p>\n
In response, Governor Sakaja acknowledged Gachagua\u2019s concerns with a brief post on Facebook, writing, \u201cMy Elder brother H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, you have my number.\u201d<\/p>\n
The public exchange between the Deputy President and Nairobi Governor highlights the ongoing tension surrounding the relocation of traders and the delicate balance between development and the livelihoods of the city\u2019s residents.<\/p>\n
All eyes are now on the next steps the county government will take in addressing the concerns of the traders even as the Nairobi County Secretary Godfrey Akumali says the relocation is necessary to address critical health, waste management, and law enforcement concerns plaguing the city.<\/p>\n
Akumali in addition noted that traders most affected by the relocation will be those dealing in potatoes, pineapples, oranges, and onions.<\/p>\n
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