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Wakulima Market, where 'filth' makes it to your plate

Traders sell their produce at the Wakulima market. (Photo: Courtesy)

A stream of raw sewage snakes its way from the roadside, cutting through piles of mangoes that are neatly arranged for sale.

The thick greyish sludge emits a foul, choking smell but people are going about their business as usual, unperturbed.

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