Chaos ensued at the Burma market on Thursday as traders protested over increased county levies.
The traders said the market charges had been increased significantly, in the sale of cows and carcasses.
In a video shared by Citizen Digital, one of the traders who talked to the media alleged that the problems the market is facing have been created by the Nairobi City Council.
"Wametupandishia bei ya carcass by double from Sh150 to Sh300, sio halali kwa mfanyibiashara kwa sababu tunaumia," she said.
She added that aside from the new charges for carcasses, the fee has been divided compelling them to pay different fees for every part of a carcass, including the head, skin etc.
"Nairobi hakuna ngombe, tunanunua huko mashinani, na ndio ngombe ifike hapa bado inagaramia pesa mingi na kufika Nairobi, bado kuna levy," she added.
The lady who did not disclose her name said the county had not given a valid reason as to why they opted to increase the levy.
"Wamekuja tu na kutupatia notice kwamba lazima tulipe the new charges, we deserve dialogue," the trader added.
The traders now want the Nairobi County governor Johnson Sakaja to intervene and address the matter as they feel oppressed and not given a chance to share their views on such matters, despite paying their dues on time.
According to Central Police boss Mutai, the demos were blocked due to a lack of permit.
He said those demonstrating did not notify the police before embarking on demos.
"We can't entertain this. If you want to protest you have to give a notification. This is the CBD and people have businesses to run," the area OCS said.
