[PHOTOS] Nyamakima traders protest over China Square operation

The traders held demonstrations from downtown to Harambee Annex which houses the DP's office.

In Summary
  • They held placards written "Stop China invasion, protect our businesses. Save our future generation".
  • The traders were dressed in different colors of dust coats.
by PERPETUA ETYANG
InPictures
28 February 2023 - 13:13
A group of Nyamakima traders demonstrate in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors in February 28 2023.
A group of Nyamakima traders demonstrate in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors in February 28 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

A group of Nyamakima traders on Tuesday held demonstrations outside Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's office seeking an audience with him over the China Square uproar.

The traders held demonstrations from downtown to Harambee Annex which houses the DP's office.

A group of Nyamakima traders demonstrate in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors in February 28 2023.
A group of Nyamakima traders demonstrate in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors in February 28 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

They decried that the shopping center be closed as it was slowing down business operations. 

They held placards written, "Stop China invasion, protect our businesses. Save our future generation".

The traders were dressed in different colors of dust coats.

Police dispersed them as they had blocked parliament road.

A group of Nyamakima traders demonstrate in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors in February 28 2023.
A group of Nyamakima traders demonstrate in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors in February 28 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
A group of Nyamakima traders demonstrate in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors in February 28 2023.
A group of Nyamakima traders demonstrate in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors in February 28 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
A group of Nyamakima traders demonstrate in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors in February 28 2023.
A group of Nyamakima traders demonstrate in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors in February 28 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
A group of Nyamakima traders demonstrate in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors in February 28 2023.
A group of Nyamakima traders demonstrate in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors in February 28 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
A group of Nyamakima traders demonstrate in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors in February 28 2023.
A group of Nyamakima traders demonstrate in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors in February 28 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
A group of Nyamakima traders demonstrate in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors in February 28 2023.
A group of Nyamakima traders demonstrate in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors in February 28 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
A group of Nyamakima traders who were demonstrating in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors dispersed by police on February 28 2023.
A group of Nyamakima traders who were demonstrating in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors dispersed by police on February 28 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
A group of Nyamakima traders demonstrate in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors in February 28 2023.
A group of Nyamakima traders demonstrate in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors in February 28 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
A group of Nyamakima traders who were demonstrating in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors dispersed by police on February 28 2023.
A group of Nyamakima traders who were demonstrating in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors dispersed by police on February 28 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
A group of Nyamakima traders who were demonstrating in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors dispersed by police on February 28 2023.
A group of Nyamakima traders who were demonstrating in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors dispersed by police on February 28 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
A group of Nyamakima traders who were demonstrating in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors dispersed by police on February 28 2023.
A group of Nyamakima traders who were demonstrating in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors dispersed by police on February 28 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
A group of Nyamakima traders demonstrate in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors in February 28 2023.
A group of Nyamakima traders demonstrate in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors in February 28 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Nyamakima, Eastleigh and Mutharua business association members running away from police before they presented a petition to the office of the deputy president at Harambee Avenue Nairobi on February 28, 2023.
Nyamakima, Eastleigh and Mutharua business association members running away from police before they presented a petition to the office of the deputy president at Harambee Avenue Nairobi on February 28, 2023.
Image: WILLISH ADUR
A group of Nyamakima traders demonstrate in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors in February 28 2023.
A group of Nyamakima traders demonstrate in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors in February 28 2023.
Image: WILLISH ADUR
Nyamakima, Eastleigh and Mutharua business association members running away from police before they presented a petition to the office of the deputy president at Harambee Avenue Nairobi on February 28, 2023.
Nyamakima, Eastleigh and Mutharua business association members running away from police before they presented a petition to the office of the deputy president at Harambee Avenue Nairobi on February 28, 2023.
Image: WILLISH ADUR
A group of Nyamakima traders demonstrate in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors in February 28 2023.
A group of Nyamakima traders demonstrate in CBD against invasion of Chinese investors in February 28 2023.
Image: WILLISH ADUR

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