Hawkers will soon sell their wares in specific areas of Nairobi county under a licensing bill. In October 2017 Governor Mike Sonko announced that hawkers will be only allowed to operate within the city centre from 2pm. The Nairobi City County Trade Licensing Bill 2018 contains a new clause which seeks to license hawkers and street vendors. After getting licenses, hawkers within the Central Business District will be required to pay Sh500 per month. Both the city Inspectorate department and the police tried to get rid of them, but the hawkers flooded back.

Source: The Star April 11, 2019 21:00 UTC