The Micro-Entrepreneurs

A selection of the 27 micro-entrepreneurs we spoke to in Nairobi

Watch, and read, more about the below five personas:

Dorcas

Baker and online freelancer writer

Benard

Shoe merchant

Daniel

Shop keeper and online freelance writer

Faith

Fresh juice merchant

Robert

E-commerce merchant

Asmani

Shopkeeper

Kipn’getich

Taxi driver

Nduku

Owner of thrift clothes shop and pub

Kamau

Pastor

Nakesa

Runs a construction material business

Kipchoge

Online merchant and freelancer writer

Kerubo

Jewellery designer and dancer

Wambui

Actor and ornament maker

Kohe

Tax and insurance consultant

Naisula

Cook

Atieno

Relish/condiment business