Nairobi Street Vendor Exposes Council Official Taking Bribes, Only to Face Threats. He Says, “I Risked My Life for Truth.” Should Whistleblowers Be Protected?

A Nairobi street vendor has left the nation talking after exposing a council official allegedly taking bribes from traders, only to face threats and intimidation afterward. His words have sparked nationwide debate:
“I risked my life for truth,” he said.

The vendor, identified as Daniel Mwangi, has been selling fruits and vegetables in central Nairobi for the past five years. According to him, council officials had been demanding regular bribes from traders to allow them to operate without harassment. Many traders reportedly paid quietly, fearing repercussions.…CONTINUE READING