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Small businesses in Kenya battle to survive under weight of extortion, levies

Jared Otieno a shoe hawker in Nairobi parades his shoes near general post office, he said that he sells at least 5 pairs of shoes on a good day. PHOTO: GEORGE NJUNGE

NAIROBI: Immediately you step onto a busy street in Nairobi’s Eastlands area, frenzied activity and loud music hits you.

A seemingly endless stream of small shops try to grab your attention with an assortment of music, catcalls and sales.

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