garissa traders Stories

Garissa traders call for unified business permit to ease licensing burden
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 23, 2025

The traders, said numerous licenses were a burden to the traders and were a major obstacle to economic growth.

Coast traders warned as fake KEBS officers defraud businesses in widening scam
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 17, 2025

Speaking in Kilifi Town, Market Surveillance Manager Peter Makan, representing the KEBS Coast Regional Manager, confirmed that the fraudulent scheme h...

How Eastleigh's Yare Business Park transforms into vibrant eatery after sunset
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 10, 2025

During the day, this business park functions as a typical commercial area, with shops selling mattresses, tyres, furniture, electronics, and household...

Kindiki orders probe into recurring Gikomba, Toi market fires
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

The Deputy President dismissed suggestions that the incidents were accidental. "It defies logic to imagine these are mere accidents when they keep hap...

Mombasa hawkers ordered to vacate footpaths or face forceful eviction
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 05, 2025

According to the County Chief Officer for Trade, Pauline Oginga, the directive targets areas in Mvita and Nyali sub-counties, where illegal trading ac...

Traders, commuters voice concerns over raw sewage on Eastleigh's Athumani Kipanga Street
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 03, 2025

Taxi drivers, hawkers and other traders have raised complaints about the poor road conditions and the impact on their daily activities.

In pictures: Aftermath of yet another Gikomba market fire
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

The blaze reportedly broke out around 4 am, leaving traders in despair as their livelihoods were consumed by the flames.

Roadside traders on Eastleigh’s Athumani Kipanga Street count losses as structures are demolished
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 26, 2025

Last month, mall owners along the street threatened to take legal action against Nairobi City County if the illegal businesses were not removed.

Kenyan traders struggle as exports to key African markets decline first time in six years
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

Despite the challenges, Uganda remained Kenya’s largest export destination, buying goods worth Sh125.30 billion in 2024.

Gikomba traders move to court to stop eviction aimed at paving way for Ruto's housing project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 22, 2025

Represented by lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, the petitioners claim that the decision was made without consulting stakeholders, including traders, suppliers, an...

Expert calls for skills training to help struggling grassroots businesses become profitable
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 05, 2025

From her daily interactions with farmers and traders, Joyce says training and upskilling tops the list of the needs mostly required by grassroots busi...

Eastleigh traders brace for uncertainty, decry harsh economic times
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 28, 2025

A spot check across the business district revealed a contrasting perspective, with business owners sharing a different outlook than the reports sugges...

Nairobi city market traders get Solar-Powered cold room to prevent food loss
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

Traders at the market have welcomed the new facility, noting that they now have a place to store their perishable goods.

Kenya's small businesses call for tangible solutions for growth, denounce global rhetoric
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 07, 2025

The challenges faced by small businesses in the country are rooted in more immediate concerns that may not be so easily addressed by the overarching g...

Kilifi traders operating along highways ordered to move to designated markets
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 06, 2025

Chief Officer for Environment Zamzam Ali said the county had observed a growing number of vendors setting up businesses along major roads, particularl...

State sets 12-month deadline for South B’s first Sh332 million market
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 31, 2025

Once completed, the market will accommodate over 1,500 traders from South B Ward.

From roadside to stalls: Enumeration exercise sets the stage for South B's Sh350 million market
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 21, 2025

The Nairobi County government has launched a two-day enumeration exercise to ensure the rightful traders and landlords are prioritised for stall alloc...

How Eastleigh businesses remained resilient in the face of Gen Z protests
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 31, 2024

In the subsequent demonstrations, Eastleigh’s business community continued to focus on recovery, hoping for stability in the months ahead.

MPs propose exempting small traders from eTIMS compliance to ease burden
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 04, 2024

If Parliament approves the Finance Committee's recommendations, small businesses may be relieved of the compliance burden that has made it difficult f...

KeNHA issues eviction notice to traders along Kismayu Road in Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 20, 2024

The Regional Director emphasised that traders must comply by relocating their goods within one month to ensure the project is completed smoothly and w...

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