Businessmen in Kisumu have been asked to ensure that their public businesses have licenses, and are registered with the relevant authorities to avoid conflicts with the county government.
Kisumu Business Coalition chairman Israel Agina noted that most upcoming businesses within the lakeside town do not have the necessary requirements to operate within and outside the town’s Central Business District.
Speaking during a business conference held at a Kisumu Hotel, Agina said that there was need to ensure that all business premises together with the upcoming ones were registered and licensed by the county government.
“To reduce on the conflicts between the authorities and businessmen, there is need to ensure that all businesses are both registered and licensed by both the county government and the city management for smooth operation within the county,” said Agina.
He urged businessmen to fast track the registration and licensing of their businesses, saying that most business enterprises and organizations play a major role in reducing the unemployment gap in the society.
“Many residents will be negatively affected should be county government close down the businesses so we should work towards doing what is required of us,” added Agina.