The Nairobi's Jua Kali (The words are a direct translation for “hot sun” in Swahili) traders are a resilient force in Kenya's informal economy, rooted in self-reliance, making metal goods, recycling, repairing cars, pushing carts, water vending, running small shops, selling different type of goods in the market, among many other trades under harsh conditions, growing into a vibrant hub for artisans and business people creating and selling everything, facing challenges like frequent fires, evictions, and policy gaps, but also seeing growing support, innovation, and entrepreneurship, representing a critical source of employment, skill-building, and economic contribution.
