Several traders from Mosobeti market in Nyamira have threatened not to remit taxes to the county government if the market is not constructed to meet modern standards.
Speaking on Tuesday, most of the traders accused the county government of ‘overtaxing’ them without offering vital services such as modern structures and toilets as required by the public health department.
The traders said it has become difficult for them to work well with the ongoing rains due to lack of proper sanitation with only one toilet, refurbished by the defunct municipal council, now operational.
“We may go on strike in a few days if our concerns are not addressed. We cannot continue remitting taxes to a government that does not in return improve its services to people,” said businessman Kelvin Mogaka.
“When you turn around, you can only see one functional toilet which is not even maintained. Health wise, this is dangerous,” he added.
They said the county government has not responded even after area MCA Hon Alex Kegoro presented their grievances to the county leadership.
“We don’t really know how long this will go on. Our MCA had raised our grievances to the administration but nothing concrete has been done,” said Mrs Alice Ratemo, tomato vendor.