People in Kenya are very angry because the government destroyed things that street traders were selling in Nairobi. The governor said sorry for what happened.
Pictures of sausages and eggs scattered on the roads have been shared a lot on the internet. A few food sellers are standing nearby, feeling sad as their carts are taken away and put on a truck.
Many people in Kenya are coming together to help the traders. They are even starting campaigns to raise money for a hawker whose cart was damaged.
Lots of people are criticizing the county authorities for being mean and unkind to hustlers – regular Kenyans who are trying to survive in a difficult economy.
President William Ruto ran for election and won last year by promising to support the interests of the hardworking people.
However, Governor of Nairobi, Johnson Sakaja, said sorry for what happened on Wednesday morning and called it a very unfortunate event. He promised that the officers involved would be punished.
He said every trader would receive 10,000 Kenya shillings ($65; £55) as payment, and he commanded that all confiscated goods be given back.
Even if the traders didn’t have the necessary paperwork. We require all food handlers in Nairobi to follow safety rules for the well-being of the residents. It is unfair for them to be treated poorly, and we are handling the situation within our organization.
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Nairobi’s governor expresses regret about loss of hawkers products
