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Battle between Nairobi city authorities and hawkers dates back to the 40s

Competition between established tax and licence-paying shopkeepers and hawkers has been a major cause of the conflict. [Courtesy]

Walking in downtown Nairobi requires some special skills. Nearly all the pavements have been taken over by hawkers.

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