For about a week now, Wakulima Market, the largest store for fresh produce in Nairobi, has been without power in a move that has left traders counting losses running to millions daily.
Traders at Wakulima Market in Nairobi on July 15, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]
For about a week now, Wakulima Market, the largest store for fresh produce in Nairobi, has been without power in a move that has left traders counting losses running to millions daily.
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