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Nairobi County Bans Hawking in Central Business District

Nairobi County Bans Hawking in Central Business District

The Nairobi County Government has announced an immediate ban on hawking within the Central Business District (CBD). The directive, issued on Thursday, restricts hawking activities to specific backstreets and lanes, with operations allowed only from Monday to Saturday, between 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM. In a public notice, Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration outlined the designated areas for hawking, stretching from Tom Mboya Street to Kirinyaga Road. “No hawking will be allowed on the main streets and roads, including Moi Avenue, Haile Selassie Avenue, Kenneth Matiba Road, Latema Road, Ronald Ngala Street, Mfangano Street, Hakati Road, and River Road,” emphasized Godfrey…
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Muthurwa and Marikiti Traders Agree to Relocate to Kangundo Road Market

Muthurwa and Marikiti Traders Agree to Relocate to Kangundo Road Market

In a move aimed at decongesting Nairobi's bustling markets, traders from Muthurwa and Marikiti markets dealing in onions, potatoes, oranges, and pineapples have agreed to relocate to Kangundo Market. The decision follows a meeting this morning with Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja. The meeting, chaired by Governor Sakaja and attended by Nairobi Regional Police Boss Adamson Bungei, resulted in an agreement with Wakulima Market Chair Paul Maina, also known as Tonnie. The relocation is part of a broader plan to reduce overcrowding in the city and provide traders with a more spacious, modern environment. "After discussions with the Governor, we are…
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Giga Kitchen by Food 4 Education: Transforming School Feeding in Nairobi

Giga Kitchen by Food 4 Education: Transforming School Feeding in Nairobi

The Giga Kitchen, a cornerstone of Nairobi County’s School Feeding Program "Dishi Na County," has made a significant impact by serving over 60,000 nutritious meals daily to public primary schools in the area. This initiative, spearheaded by Food 4 Education, ensures that children receive hot, nutritious meals to curb malnutrition, boost academic performance, and encourage school enrollment. The Giga Kitchen employs sustainable energy infrastructure, using eco-friendly scrap wood briquettes to power two boilers that heat water and generate steam necessary for cooking the vast number of meals. This innovative approach not only supports the environment but also helps sustain the…
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