Traders from Nairobi’s Dubois Street, Gikomba market, and Nyamakima market took to the streets on Tuesday, February 28 to protest what they called the infiltration of Chinese retailers in the country.
The traders marched to the office of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to demand protection for their businesses.
In a video obtained by UzalendoNews, the traders were carrying pluckards and blowing trumpets and whistles as they walked from downtown Nairobi to the central business district.
The traders accused the Chinese of invading their businesses as the debate over the business hub gathered steam.
The protests come just a day before the date of the planned meeting between the Deputy President and the traders aimed at addressing the rising number of foreign traders in the country, especially Chinese and Pakistani nationals.
