Hundreds of traders in Nairobi’s Eastliegh Estate have decried the effects of lockdown on their business.
Protesting in section of the estate, the residents called on the government of Kenya left the lockdown saying traders want to benefit on Eid festival shopping.
Some of traders expressed concern over the financial crisis they are undergoing with some even wondered if they could manage to settle their rents.
They say their livelihoods have been disrupted, leaving them with no means of generating daily income during the 15-day period that the State imposed cessation of movement starting May 6, 2020.
Eastleigh Business Community General Secretary Ahmed Noor pointed out that whereas shop owners are counting losses due to lack of business brought about by the lockdown, it is their employees who are feeling the pinch most since they have nowhere else to gain income.
“As business owners, we can weather the lockdown but what will happen to those who earn a living in Eastleigh such as house helps, car washers, trolley pushers, waiters, security guards and many more who depend on the Eastleigh economy to survive?” posed Mr. Noor.
