×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Stay Informed, Even Offline
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

He sells eggs from Mercedes, employs masters students to hawk

Salesio Njiru selling eggs from the boot of a car. Njiru who is a poultry farmer has a unique marketing model that has created jobs for youths. (Joseph Muchiri, Standard)

Salesio Njiru cuts a confident figure as he stands at the back of his gleaming Mercedes Benz to sell eggs from the boot of the car.

It is around 6pm and the car is parked on a busy street near the Embu-Nairobi bus park for maximum exposure to customers.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in