Hidden treasures in Kenyan micro, small enterprises

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A man hawks his wares in Mombasa’s Mkomani Area on June 12, 2023. PHOTO | WACHIRA MWANGI | NMG

Recently, my attention was drawn to a young man ahead of me carrying a large flask. Looking closely, I noticed that in his right hand, he carried gunny bags stuffed with buns commonly known as ‘mandazi'.

He was walking briskly up the hill with a sense of purpose despite the load towards a shopping mall. A group of six young boys, no more than 9 or 10 years of age, were playing and begging near the mall. One of them raced towards him.

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