[Source: Business Daily, by Winnie Atieno]
Mombasa county government has begun a heavy crackdown on car showrooms sitting on residential compounds.
The county has further warned traders against vehicle sales in residential areas following an outcry from members of the public over influx of such businesses in their premises.
Property owners have been renting out free spaces in residential compounds where traders have been setting up car showrooms, a lucrative business in the port city.
According to the county government, there are 242 car bazaars operating within the central business district, majority occupying busy roads.
The county government is targeting the business entities sitting on residential compounds, saying they are operating illegally.
In April, the County issued notices to traders operating from the targeted spaces to look for alternatives. Most of the business entities are operating illegally.
Mombasa County Chief Officer Finance, Abdulwahab Mbarak said some of the car showrooms lack Single Business Permit and that they were causing congestion in the tourism hub.
[Full article: Business Daily, by Winnie Atieno]
