- “Smocha” trolleys were found stored in dirty public toilets along Thika Road, raising significant public health concerns
- Nairobi County’s Environment Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria revealed that vendors were using these unsanitary locations for food storage, prompting fears of contamination and foodborne illnesses
- Mosiria criticized the practice as unacceptable and vowed to keep going after the vendors
“Smocha” trolleys—popular for serving Smokies, kebabs, and boiled eggs wrapped in chapati—were found stored in public toilets along Thika Road.
This discovery came to light during a recent food safety crackdown led by Nairobi County’s Environment Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria, who acted on a tip-off from concerned citizens about potential health risks posed by unsanitary food storage practices.
On the night of October 23, Mosiria and his team uncovered these trolleys at the KEHNA toilets, prompting immediate public health concerns.
“I want to thank the person who discreetly reported the disturbing practice,” Mosiria noted on his X page.
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He expressed disbelief at the toilet manager’s decision to allow vendors to use such a filthy location for food storage, emphasizing, “The hygiene standards we observed here are alarming.”
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Mosiria underscored the severe risks associated with storing food meant for human consumption in such conditions, warning that the potential for contamination could lead to widespread foodborne illnesses.
The vendors, who typically operate late into the night, had been using public toilets as makeshift storage, raising significant concerns about food safety and hygiene.
This incident follows earlier discoveries of trolleys hidden in back alleys and poorly ventilated storerooms within Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD).
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The popularity of trolley-vended foods has soared across Kenyan cities, attracting commuters, students, and late-night workers seeking affordable and convenient meals.
However, the growing demand has also spotlighted critical hygiene issues, particularly in densely populated areas with limited proper storage facilities.
In response to these alarming findings, authorities are taking decisive action to enhance food safety standards.
Consumers are being urged to remain vigilant and mindful of where they purchase street food, while vendors are encouraged to prioritize cleanliness to prevent similar risks in the future.
