Costly overhaul fuels fears for Cairo’s street kiosks

Authorities in Cairo have launched a new initiative to standardize the city's thousands of street kiosks. The program mandates a comprehensive overhaul of these small businesses, which serve as common hubs for residents to purchase daily goods such as cigarettes, sweets, drinks, and phone credit.

While the government aims to modernize the appearance of the kiosks, the project has sparked concerns among small-scale operators. Many vendors fear that the costs associated with the mandatory upgrades may be prohibitively expensive, potentially forcing them out of business.