This is because more caregivers are opting to bring their children to work alongside them. However, for traders at Kenyatta Market, the decision is simple — they must play both roles. Most children, including pre-teens and teenagers, are often left to play or hang out with each other. He further noted that although he prefers his daughter to play with her friends, the few minutes at the shop sharpen her skills. Her son helps her look over the foodstuffs as she quickly rushes home to take care of his younger siblings.

Source: Daily Nation July 15, 2020 06:22 UTC