It is cruel jungle if you are a hawker's child in Nairobi

Anne Wanjiru 29 years with her daughter Abigail Njeri of one and a half years on the streets of nairobi selling pears to earn a living. on 24th April 2017 [PHOTO: DAVID GICHURU/Standard]

Quietly tucked away from the rush of human traffic on Moi Avenue sits Florida Kendi, a 22-year-old female hawker. Seated on the pavement, it is easy to miss her except for her mat and leso with handkerchiefs and face towels. Standing close to her is a small girl playing with her dress - Kendi’s one-year-old daughter.

But Kendi is not bothered by the girl, instead her eyes are darting left and right. Shortly after I introduce myself, she grabs her mat with the wares, shoves it in a backpack that has all along been carelessly draped over her shoulder. Grabbing her daughter, she melts into the crowd.