Covid-19 has devastated huge economies the world over, rendered millions of people jobless and changed people’s lifestyles as a result of containment measures. However, even with talk of a third wave, traders are picking up the pieces to sustain themselves. Traders in Chuka town have started reopening. Catherine Mbeere, a cereals' trader at the market, says Covid-19 effects have hit their businesses but they are struggling to remain afloat. Joy Kendi, who sells vegetables, lamented that a lot of food goes to waste due to lack or low demand.

Source: The Star February 23, 2021 18:00 UTC