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Traders in Embu protest over new market levies

Traders at Kiritiri market in Embu County led by Pastor Cecily Munyi address the press. [Joseph Muchiri/Standard]

Embu traders have vowed to boycott the new business licences and permits imposed by the county government.

On Thursday March 5, angry merchants protested at Kiritiri market over increased rates, saying the new levies would make the cost of doing business prohibitive.

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