We rarely get orders these days as we used to, says a family of blacksmiths

Blacksmith Jediel Kimathi at his workshop opposite Meru Sewer at Gakoromone market in Meru town. June 14, 2021. [Courtesy]

A blacksmith in Meru has for many years relied on making and repairing iron items to make a living.

Jediel Kimathi, 53, operates a shop at Gekoromone market where they make jembes, crowbars, mattocks, hooks, hinges and door handles from scrap metal.