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Kula kwa macho: Broke Nairobians drink water, sleep or take nature walks at lunchtime

When lunch time hits, most broke city residents disappear for a few minutes to nearby parks or take a walk around the city to catch a few winks as the hard economic times continues to bite. 

Those with a few coins in their pockets and not enough to buy a plate of food opt to fight hunger with a soda or a packet of milk from kiosks and shops. The desperation has forced them to come up with ways of passing time during lunch hour. Vibanda located in Grogan have become a safe haven for low income earners who can’t afford food in city restaurants. 

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