The latest scientific advice indicates that the importation of second-hand garments and shoes into Kenya pose no credible public health risk. We however would like to urge all #Mitumba#traders to adhere to the government directives on #COVID__19 prevention measures. #StaySafe
Also present was Trade and Tourism CECM Raymond Komen, Biashara Ward MCA Peter Wanyagithii and the association’s Nakuru Chapter chairperson Johnson Maina.
Also present was Trade and Tourism CECM Raymond Komen, Biashara Ward MCA Peter Wanyagithii and the association’s Nakuru Chapter chairperson Johnson Maina.
The governor stated that they will reopen the market on October 10th 2020 - she also urged traders to adhere to the government directives on Covid 19 prevention i.e. wash hands at the marker's entry points, wear masks and social distance.
Top on todays meeting agenda was the reopening of the market which had been relocated to ease congestion in an effort to reduce the spread of Covid 19.
Mitumba Association of Kenya Chairperson Teresiah Njenga would like to thank the county governor of Nakuru Hon. Lee Kunyanjui, for taking time to meet them today to discuss issues affecting Mitumba traders in the county.
According to MOH, there is no data to suggest that contact with second hand clothes can transmit Covid 19. While chances of contracting Covid 19 via contaminated fabric are still low, we urge all Mitumba traders to adhere to the government directives on Covid 19 prevention
His Excellency the President reiterated the Government's commitment to continue creating an enabling business environment for enterprises to thrive by eliminating trade barriers.
#ResumptionOfMitumbaBusiness
KEBS and KRA shall undertake necessary random inspections to ensure compliance with relevant laws and will take action against offenders in accordance with the law.
#ResumptionOfMitumbaBusiness
For ease of contact tracing and tax compliance, importers and wholesalers of mitumba shall be required to submit to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and KEBS, a register of their first tier customers