Copycat city business and how they are killing businesses

Kenyans rendered jobless by the coronavirus pandemic sell different foodstuff along the Northern Bypass Road in Nairobi on May 18, 2020. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

The section of the Northern Bypass near Windsor Hotel could easily pass as a temporary parking space going by the number of vehicles that have pulled up by the roadside. 

However, the reality becomes apparent when the occupants open their car boots to reveal ripening fruits, green leafy vegetables and sacks of cereals, all for sale to those driving past.