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Gikomba is a lifeline for many

Nairobi, Kenya: Almost every Nairobi resident has worn some piece of clothing purchased from Gikomba.

Statistics show that Gikomba is the second biggest destination for second-hand clothes emanating from the United Kingdom, with an annual supply of over 20,000 tonnes. This is part of the more than 70,000 tonnes of second-hand clothes that Kenya imports every year.

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