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Traders were yesterday busy rebuilding their destroyed shops at Gikomba market. [David Njaaga, Standard]
More than 20 years ago, Paul Nyongesa moved to the city to eke out a living. He started small, doing menial jobs at Gikomba market, saving every penny earned. Then one day, his friend showed him space where he could put up business, next to the river.
With his savings and some cash borrowed from friends, Nyongesa started a furniture shop that would become his sole source of income.
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