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Traders ask for more time to comply with the governor's directive

Mercy Njoki 29-years old, sells oranges and tangerine to pedestrians along Nairobi streets to earn a living (PHOTO DAVID GICHURU)

NAIROBI, KENYA: It was business as usual yesterday for hawkers in the city streets despite a relocation order by the county administration.

The order issued through a statement by Governor Mike Sonko last week designated backstreets and Tom Mboya Street as the traders' main area of operation.

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