Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned plans by Nairobi City County Government to relocate traders from Wakulima to the modern Kangundo Road market.<\/p>\n
Addressing the traders at the famous Marikiti and Muthurwa markets Saturday, Kalonzo who was accompanied by several politicians claimed the intended relocation of the traders was against the law.<\/p>\n
The Azimio Coalition Co-Principal who\u00a0has now\u00a0declared himself the opposition leader says he will file a petition in court on Monday to stop the planned relocation adding that\u00a0the removal of traders will disenfranchise city dwellers who rely on the market for food commodities.<\/p>\n
He said the relocation was misplaced noting that the market is what contributes to Nairobi City County\u2019s Gross Domestic Product.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will stand together with Kenyans. Nairobi County government should have developed the 5.5 acres here instead of sending hard working traders elsewhere\u201d said Kalonzo.<\/p>\n
Despite earlier protests this week, the traders have reportedly agreed to move after a meeting with Nairobi Governor Johnstone Sakaja.<\/p>\n
According to the county government, the relocation is aimed at decongesting and restoring order in Nairobi\u2019s bustling markets which have become overcrowded with its capacity now being three times the intended capacity of 1,200 traders.<\/p>\n
The affected traders are dealing in onions, potatoes, oranges, and pineapples.<\/p>\n
At the same time, Kalonzo had criticized the Kenya Kwanza Government for what he terms as poor performance for the two years it has been in charge of the country\u2019s affairs.<\/p>\n
Kalonzo said President Ruto\u2019s performance was below average while further demanding an end to what he described as impunity and diversionary tactics from the government that he alleges has failed Kenyans.<\/p>\n
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