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County to hire 250 askaris

Hawkers in migori town. [Caleb King’wara]

Kisumu County Government wants to hire at least 250 enforcement officers to help restore order among small traders in the town ahead of the 2021 Africities Conference.

City manager Doris Ombara yesterday lamented that the shortage of officers had resulted in a weak inspectorate, which has seen hawkers control many streets.

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