This archive report was first published on 3 August 2020.
Published on August 3, 2020, a report highlighted the struggles of mitumba traders in Kenya. An estimated 35,000 jobs are lost weekly in the mitumba trade due to depleted stocks and increased demand for cheaper clothes and footwear.
As the demand for affordable clothing and shoes continues to rise, mitumba traders are facing a severe crisis. Their stocks are dwindling, and they are struggling to keep up with the demand.
