Kisumu
County has banned roadside hawking under its 2026 Trade and Markets Policy,
directing vendors to designated spots in modern facilities like Uhuru Business
Park and upgraded Kibuye market.
Officials say this will attract more customers and boost earnings in structured settings, building on past investments despite earlier resistance from traders in 2023.
Social media users praised the order it
brings, with some hailing Kisumu as Kenya's most organized city, though concerns
linger over stall allocation and cartels.