Street food vendors in Nairobi County are now required to adhere to certain guidelines as they source, prepare and sell food to consumers within CBD and other informal settlements within the city.
The Nairobi County Director of Environmental Health, Anthony Muthemba, said this move follows a ban on the sale of street food by County Authorities after it emerged that they were not regulated and had over the years resulted in outbreaks of foodborne diseases.
Street food is an integral part of Nairobi's urban food landscape, providing affordable meals and livelihood opportunities to thousands of vendors, especially in low-income settings.
However, food safety within the street food sector remains a pressing challenge due to gaps in hygiene practices and limited access to tailored training for vendor.
