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In some city markets, you can have a whole new wardrobe for only Sh1,000

Second hand clothes traders (PHOTO: JENIPHER WACHIE)

NAIROBI, KENYA: To most Nairobi dwellers living below a dollar-a-day (just over Sh100), life is a daily struggle since they have so much to do with the little money they earn. But many still want to look their best for that special occasion: an interview, party, classes, wedding or even a date.

The question is: Where do Nairobians on a shoe-string budget get fabulous clothes at an affordable price? Here is a list of markets in the city known to offer nice clothes and shoes at affordable prices:

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