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Gikomba Market: Inside Nairobi's Engine of the Mitumba Trade
Gikomba is Nairobi's largest market and the wholesale heart of Kenya's mitumba second-hand clothing trade. This guide traces its history, scale, the livelihoods it sustains, its recurring fires and the policy debates over second-hand imports.
Jun 16, 2026
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The Jua Kali Sector: Kenya's Informal Manufacturing Genius and the Artisans Powering the Economy
The Jua Kali sector is the unsung engine of Kenya's economy, employing more people than all formal sector enterprises combined and producing the goods and services that the majority of Kenyans depend ...
Feb 20, 2026
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Kenya's Informal Economy: The Jua Kali Sector That Powers 80% of Employment
Behind Kenya's official economic statistics lies a vast informal economy that employs over 80% of the workforce and touches virtually every aspect of daily life. From the Jua Kali artisans forging met...
Feb 20, 2026
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