According to eyewitnesses, the man used recycled Minute Maid bottles filled with a yellowish liquid that closely resembled popular soft drinks such as mango or orange juice.
He was arrested after residents noticed a strange smell from the bottles and raised the alarm.
The disturbing incident has caused public outrage, especially because it is not the first time the man has been caught selling fake beverages in the area.
Locals say he had previously been arrested for the same act but later resumed the illegal business.
However, suspicion grew when one customer opened a bottle and detected a strong urine smell.
“We thought it was normal juice until one person opened the bottle and complained about the scent,” said one resident.
“When we poured it out, we realized it wasn’t juice — it was urine.”
The residents immediately apprehended the man and called the police. Videos of the confrontation quickly spread on social media, showing bottles filled with the suspicious liquid.
The shocking video sparked heated reactions online, with many Kenyans expressing disbelief and anger over the man’s actions.
Social media users questioned how he had managed to collect and bottle urine, and others expressed fear that such incidents could destroy the reputation of genuine street hawkers who depend on small businesses for survival.
Some comments captured the public’s mood:
Cathrine Gathigia: “How? Ana harvest mkojo kutoka wapi? Hata mtu wa diabetes hakojoi mingi hivyo.”
DeeRay King: “So sad. This will make people stop buying from honest hawkers.”
Elly Njiru: “Ameharibia hawkers kabisa. I will never buy juice from the streets again.”
Lorna Xomie: “Hiyo ni uchawi kabisa. Si heri angeuza chai kuliko hii.”
Most Kenyans urged health and county officials to take stronger action against unlicensed street vendors selling food and drinks without inspection.
According to residents, this was the second time the same man had been caught selling bottled urine as juice. They claimed he was previously arrested but later released without facing serious charges.
Community leaders in Dandora have demanded that the county health department take immediate steps to inspect roadside beverage sellers to protect consumers.
“We are worried about our children,” said a parent from Dandora Phase 3. “Some kids buy these juices after school. If this continues, it could lead to serious health problems.”
Medical experts have also raised concerns over the potential health risks of consuming such contaminated liquids. Urine, though sterile inside the body, can quickly become a breeding ground for harmful bacteria once exposed to air.
Doctors warned that drinking it can lead to serious infections, including stomach poisoning, diarrhea, and urinary tract complications.
The Nairobi City County health department has since called on residents to report suspicious food or drink sellers and ensure they only buy from registered traders.
This incident has highlighted the growing food safety crisis in informal markets across Kenya’s urban areas.
With the rising cost of living, many unlicensed traders have resorted to dangerous shortcuts to make quick profits, often putting public health at risk.
Consumer protection groups are now urging county governments to strengthen food inspection laws and conduct regular spot checks in public markets and transport stages.
“This case should be a wake-up call,” said one health advocate.
“Street food vendors need training, and buyers must stay alert.”
Nairobi police confirmed that the suspect is in custody and will be charged with endangering public health and selling unsafe products.
They also urged residents to remain vigilant and avoid consuming unsealed or suspicious drinks sold on the streets.
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