Arise Media 
BY RITA MUTHONI
Over 300 BebaBeba operators working in various stations of Embu town have been provided with uniforms to increase visibility and address allegations of unethical practices.
The initiative, dubbed sanitization of the BebaBeba sector, aims to create a sense of uniformity among the operators while addressing concerns about victimization and crime rates in the town.
The BebaBeba operators stationed at the market have been uniformed in green color, at the Kiritiri stage in brown, at the Nairobi stage in blue, at the Mombasa stage in grey, and at the Meru stage in black.
Addressing the press after distributing the uniforms, area MCA Ibrahim Swaleh said the initiative was prompted by complaints from some traders who reported harassment by police officers who mistook them for robbers.
According to Swaleh, station leaders should maintain comprehensive records of operators and ensure they consistently wear uniforms for easy identification.
Swaleh warned the BebaBeba traders against selling the uniforms, noting that they are meant for the known traders who have provided their IDs to his office.
He noted that any aspiring trader who wishes to operate in any given area must submit the required documents to respective leaders for recording purposes.
Albert Kiprono, a BebaBeba trader operating at the Kiritiri stage, expressed hope that the newly labeled uniforms will help promote their business by attracting more customers through increased visibility.
“The dust coats are labeled ‘BebaBeba’ and will help customers distinguish us from thieves,” Kiprono noted.
He, however, appealed to his colleagues to maintain personal hygiene to attract customers and avoid being labeled ‘Chokora.‘
Benjamin Mwangi, the Kirimari BebaBeba traders co-ordinator, called upon County leaders to prioritize the education of street youths to reduce the number of children living on the streets.
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