Governor Sakaja Told To Solve Street Menace at Kipanga Athumani

NAIROBI – Mall owners along Kipanga Athumani street in Eastleigh have called on Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja to adress hawkers and Taxis blocking the entire street on daily basis.

About twenty-two mall owners and property managers along the street said it has become a nightmare for clients to access premises and do business.

Omar Abdi, the organising secretary of the Eastleigh Business District Association said hawkers and taxis cause disturbance, Nuisance and noise which has negatively impacted their business.

Mr. Omar called on authorities to bring the sanity back considering they contributing a lot to county coffers in form of Licenses and Permits and that hawkers and taxus pay nothing which we believe is unfair.

“We request the Nairobi City Inspectorate to take a stern action against these illegal activity so as to return sanity along this street,” said Mr. Omar.

Omar noted that the congestion has affected 5,200 shops operating in the malls along this street.

Omar Abdi, the organising secretary of the Eastleigh Business District Association speaks at a press conference on Sunday. Photo/ Yunis Dekow

He warned that if the county government does not take action, the business owners will take the matter to court.

“Failure to do so we will go ahead and take legal action against the county government and Nairobi City Inspectorate,” warned the organizing secretary.

The malls and businesses in the area include Sawa Mall, Towfiq Shopping Mall, Bangkok Shopping Mall, Al Haqq Plaza, Sharif Centre, Garissa Lodge, Moonz Plaza, Hong-Kong Shopping Mall, Safamart Supermarket, and Hanan Fashion.

Kipanga Athumani Street, also known as Jam Street, is one of the busiest roads in Eastleigh and establishments provide a wide range of shopping, dining, and accommodation options for the people of Nairobi, the rest of Kenya and East Africa.

Whether you’re looking for fashion, groceries, or a place to stay, these malls and businesses cater to a variety of needs and preferences.

They contribute significantly to the local economy and offering a diverse shopping experience.

At the Nairobi County Government, about 40 percent of its revenue comes from this area which boasts of having more than 50 malls and continues to attract investors mainly the Somali Diaspora to invest in the real estate industry.