A day after Trans Nzoia county
government moved traders out of Chanuka Market in Kitale, in a bid to enforce social
distancing, a number of them have identified alternative places to sale their
products.
To find out how some of them are coping
with these economic predicament, News 9 Kenya visited Allan Kaduda’s new stall.
Mr. Kiduda, a farm produce dealer
at Chanuka Market, explained that he could not wait any longer yet he has a
family to fend for and he does not want to incur losses.
“I am a bread winner in my family
so I cannot just home and wait. I have to look for ways to ensure my family
does not sleep hungry. I am also doing this to reduce losses,” said Mr. Kiduda.
The trader has set up a stall
outside his house selling cereals and groceries, which he says is still booming.
Mr.Kiduda’s products at his new stall. Image|Courtesy
“I decided to erect this stall
here and continue with my business, as it is my only source of income. I started on Monday and so far things are not
bad, but the sales cannot be compared to when I was operating from the market,”
he added.
He added that the curfew imposed
by the government also hinders his sales as customers tend to appear at around
evening hours.
“The situation is not the same
here as it was in town where we had customers from everywhere,” said Mr.
Allan
As many Kenyans come to terms
with the impact of coronavirus, with the Cabinet Secretary for Health Mutahi
Kagwe on Monday projecting even a large number of cases by end of April means, the
public should brace themselves for the tough times ahead.
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