Principal Secretary(PS) for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Susan Auma has asked netizens to help her trace a hawker who was captured breaking down after an encounter with city askaris popularly known as Kanjo.
In the now-viral video circling across social media, the unnamed man who hawks groundnuts was seen crying to the askari while hiding his face after she knocked down the stock. The askari was also captured holding the lid of the container with the groundnuts scattered on the floor.
"Dear compatriots, I implore your assistance in locating this hustler whose endeavours and livelihood have been detrimentally impacted," she wrote on her official X account.
According to the PS, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja should establish secure operational environments for micro and small enterprises.
"Respected @County Government of Nairobi led by Governor @SakajaJohnson, I earnestly urge for the formalization and integration of micro and small enterprises, coupled with the establishment of secure operational environments. It is imperative to preserve and nurture these enterprises, recognizing that their demise does not enhance Nairobi's affluence and prosperity. Effective leadership necessitates the provision of guidance and viable alternatives aligning with #TheBETAPlan. Let us champion the significance of #SmallBusinesses in the pursuit of #DeliveringThePlan," she wrote.
Dear compatriots, I implore your assistance in locating this hustler whose endeavors and livelihood have been detrimentally impacted. pic.twitter.com/9EvszHTQog
— Susan Auma Mang'eni (@HonSusanMangen1) November 22, 2023
This comes after another incident where a smokie vendor incurred losses after city authorities descended on her and seized her and her counterparts' trolleys.
After the viral incident, comedian turned-activist Eric Omondi stepped in to support and ended up fundraising over Ksh600,000 for the lady identified as Quinter Adhiambo
"Nimepata Quinter guys we are going live in a few. We are going to change her life totally. Start sending money to her number 0704075542; her name is Quinter Adhiambo. Let's do this, guys!!!" he wrote.
