Hawkers, Street Families Banned from Nairobi's Footbridges

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has banned hawkers and street families from occupying footbridges within the Capital.

Speaking on Sunday, November 13, Sakaja stated that Footbridges and flyovers had become a dangerous harbor and mugging scene. 

"To make sure there is security, there were street families that were staying there (footbridges) and we have cleared them and cleaned the bridge. Gangs had infiltrated them. 

"We will not allow anyone to live or conduct business on the footbridges or flyovers. If you want a space for trade, then we will find your space for trade but not in a public utility like that," Sakaja said. 

He added,"Footbridges and flyovers are for use by pedestrians. We’ve restored and cleaned 3 along Landhies and Jogoo road that had become a dangerous harbor and mugging scene. We shall return sanity and order." 

The Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja noted that he would hold a meeting on Monday, November 14, with the new Inspector General of police Japheth Koome to find ways of flushing out criminals in the city. 

Daylight muggings have become the order of the day in the capital with Kenyans complaining over the high insecurity in Nairobi County.

Kenyans have blamed the National Police Service (NPS) and the Government for their inaction. A section of netizens has fallen victim to the gangs who are using knives and motorcycles to rob people.