Nairobi County has taken swift action against unsanitary food handling practices in Gikomba Market, shutting down some kiosks and issuing notices to seven other vendors over poor hygiene conditions.
The crackdown follows shocking revelations of fish vendors preparing and selling fish next to open urinals, raising serious public health concerns.
Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria led the crackdown along the Kombo Munyiri Road, where county officials uncovered filthy and unsafe food preparation areas.
In addition to the kiosk shutdowns, traders were warned that failure to improve hygiene standards would result in further closures.
