Wamuzi News Ke
Nairobi turned into a battleground after an explosive altercation between city residents and a Kanjo officer erupted into physical violence near GPO.
The spark? The county enforcer allegedly destroyed a hawker’s bucket of sliced melons and pineapples, sending the vendor’s livelihood crashing to the ground.
Eyewitnesses claim the hawker, simply trying to make an honest living, was blindsided when the officer skipped warnings and went straight for destruction, scattering and stomping on the fruit.
That outrageous act proved to be the last straw for furious onlookers. In a rare moment of unity, Nairobians turned the tables on the officer, surrounding him and delivering swift street justice.
Slaps and shoves flew before the Kanjo made a desperate escape, barely avoiding the full wrath of the enraged crowd.
This latest clash reignites the long-standing battle between Nairobi’s informal traders and county enforcers.
Hawkers accuse Kanjo askaris of harassment and brutality, while city officials insist they’re simply enforcing regulations to keep pedestrian walkways clear.
With Kenyans struggling in a tough economy, the big question remains: Is there a way to maintain order without destroying the livelihoods of small traders?
