With hawkers, you are between a rock and a hard place.

Anyone who has walked to the numerous open air markets especially in Nairobi know that the traders are crafty people. If your intention was to ‘window’ shop, you might as well make a purchase without your will.

“Karibu customer kuona ni bure, kupima ni bure, kuuliza pia ni bure.”(Welcome customer, it’s free to see, measure and ask the prices). One will nudge you to try that show, shirt or blouse.