Kenya: Nyeri Traders Unite to Protect Property After Massive Looting During Protests

Kenya: Nyeri Traders Unite to Protect Property After Massive Looting During Protests

Nyeri -- The business community in Nyeri town has vowed to pool their resources to protect their properties following massive looting and destruction of premises during the youth led June 25 and July 7 protests which the government says were infiltrated by goons.

Nyeri business community to hire private security to face protest vandals

NYERI, Kenya, Jul 24 — The business community in Nyeri town has vowed to pool resources to protect their establishments following widespread looting and destruction during the Saba Saba protests earlier in July. Speaking during a meeting at Kamukunji grounds in Nyeri on Thursday, the business leaders announced plans to form a security ring around their premises, working closely with law enforcement to deter criminals. “We are not opposed to demo…