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Nairobi County govt to hire friendly security team to replace city askaris

A motorist is being arrested for disobeying the traffic lights along Muindi Mbingu street in Nairobi on Saturday 03/10/15. PHOTO:BONIFACE OKENDO

The Nairobi County government plans to recruit friendly security officers to replace city askaris who are due for retirement soon.

Some 650 new officers, inclusive of fire fighters, will be expected to take charge of security operations in the county.

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