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KENYA: When the Nakuru County government evicted hawkers and food vendors in a move to decongest the streets, one of those affected was Mary Nyambura. She was then operating a food stall at railways parking ground. The income from this venture was enough to put food on her table, pay her bills and put her three children to school.
The 28-year-old says her fortunes took a nose-dive after authorities banned sale of food in the open following a cholera outbreak in early April.
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