Hawkers have until the 31st of December 2014 to vacate the precincts of Nakuru CBD.  This follows the directive given by H.E the Governor Kinuthia Mbugua during the Jamhuri Day celebrations held yesterday at the Afraha Stadium. In a press release from the Governor Director of communication Eddy Kimani, the ordered was directed to all street vendors, hawkers and any person selling wares along the streets of the CBD to vacate. Governor Mbugua has emphasized that those that shall return shall face the full force of the law and should therefore comply with the order adding that the ban is also aimed at restoring sanity and maintaining order in the CBD. Alternative locations will be ready for occupation and those who do not comply with the order will not be licensed next year unless they are operating from the alternative designated premises. In view of providing locations for the hawkers to operate from, the County Government has confirmed that among other designated locations, Wakulima Market is ready after its completion where more than 2000 traders will be hosted. Another market is ready and is located in the Keratina area of Free-Area estate East of the town. The relocation is part of Nakuru County integration plan and the heavy presence of hawkers in the main streets of Nakuru CBD is detrimental to its development and that their relocation would improve the County’s face for economic growth

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