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Kiosks face closure as county enforces hygiene rules

Nairobi County Chief Officer for Public Health Tom Nyakaba. [File, Standard]

Food vendors running kiosks in Nairobi risk closure if they fail to comply with public health requirements. Among the 10 requirements is having a current food hygiene licence, a standard kitchen with chimney and medical examination certificates for food handlers.

They are also required to provide adequate sanitary facilities for both genders. The establishments must also have washing facilities and adequate water supply.

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