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Everybody in Kenya knows the primary mandate of county askaris is to maintain peace and order, and also to enforce laws passed by the county assembly. When these county enforcement officials meet resistance from hawkers, like what happened in Eldoret recently, they are compelled to use force and as it has been the norm in all towns and cities all over the country, blame is unfairly heaped on them.
Those pointing an accusing finger at the askaris should be aware that some hawkers are rowdy, while others maybe even be armed; anybody dealing with them must be very cautious and that is why kanjos are always given police back-up.
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