Traders count losses as Kenya Railways demolishes structures for repair of line

Traders gather what was left after Kenya Railways demolished their makeshift stalls at Karatina market in Mathira, Nyeri County. [Mose Sammy/Standard]

Traders who were operating along the railway line in Karatina, Nyeri are counting losses after Kenya Railways demolished structures to pave way for rehabilitation.

Some traders who were protesting the demolitions argued that the public area set aside for their relocation was not enough to accommodate them all.