Not today: Nairobi traders join forces to secure premises during protests
Various shop owners along Ronald Ngala Street on July 2, 2024 stand guard outside to secure their businesses premises during the 'Occupy Everywhere' protests.
Photo credit: Francis Nderitu | Nation Media Group
The proverb "once bitten, twice shy" describes the situation of traders in parts of Nairobi whose shops have been attacked and robbed during the second wave of protests against the controversial Finance Bill 2024.
As the demonstrations enter a second phase, with protesters demanding the resignation of President William Ruto - a different agenda from the first protests - businessmen in the city have come up with a mechanism to ensure their shops are not looted.
