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Former Nyali MP Awiti Bolo tells Nassir to rein in county askaris over hawker harassment

Former Nyali MP Hezron Awiti at Mamba Village in Mombasa County on Thursday 17th November 2023.[FILE,Standard]

Former Nyali MP Hezron Awiti has challenged Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir to come out and explain to the residents why his council askaris are harassing hawkers and taking away their property with impunity.

He said this trend of council askaris confiscating the wares of hawkers, including perishable goods on display for sale, has been going on for many years and needs to be addressed.

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