Mombasa governor hopeful Hezron Awiti has said he will build markets for hawkers in all six constituencies during his first year of leadership if elected. The group walked from Kongowea, through to Buxton, Markiti and Majengo markets, where Awiti declared support for the hawkers and other small-scale traders. Governor hopefuls Awiti, Senator Hassan Omar and Jubilee candidate Suleiman Shahbal said there are better ways to handle the hawkers issue. The traders and hawkers were drawn from Buxton, Kongowea, Mackinon, Mwembe Tayari and Majengo markets. Awiti said hawkers are “roaming the streets” because the county failed to secure Mwembe Tayari market which was allegedly grabbed.

Source: The Star June 11, 2017 20:33 UTC