Residents of Witeithie estate in Juja subcounty have had to sell their household items to buy food and pay rent as Covid-19 continues to hurt the economy. A month ago, a landlord on the estate removed doors, disconnected water and electricity for tenants who had not cleared their rent arrears. John Murigi and Bernard Mwangi, who are vendors of second-hand items, said residents have been flocking to their shops to sell their household items. We are still buying items from residents despite uncertainties in our business because we understand what they are going through,” Mwangi said. Residents appealed to the Kiambu government and well-wishers to assist them with relief food rations to assist them to cope with the pandemic.

Source: The Star June 09, 2020 19:00 UTC