This archive report was first published on 6 May 2020.
On May 6, 2020, the Burma Market in Nairobi, Kenya, was shut down due to a protest by traders following the arrest of one of their leaders.
The traders, who were engaged in various businesses, took to the streets to express their discontent and demand the release of their colleague.
As a result, the market was closed down, affecting the livelihoods of many people who depend on it for their daily income.
