A reduction in the number of customers saw Pauline spend most of her daytime idle, forcing her to find a hobby in cake baking to keep herself busy.
Key outlets such as the Day to Day, Tasnim, Sunrise, Al Noor, and Bangkok malls on Mohamed Yusuf Hajii Avenue opened their doors at 9 a.m.
The repairs have improved the face of the area, making it a magnet for both small and large business owners and leading to a noticeable increase in economic activity.
Henna is applied in all seasons, with a peak during festive occasions like Eid. It is also popular on weekends when numerous weddings are held, while some women apply henna simply to enhance their everyday beauty.
The donations were to at least 1,000 families affected by demolition of houses and other structures built on riparian land.
City Hall plans to construct a multi-million market in Eastleigh North ward, located at Eastleigh kwa Ndege.
Most of his customers are his neighbours who prefer buying eggs directly from his farm due to their affordability compared to shop prices.
With the diverse Somali culture in Eastleigh, access to a variety of spices has broadened, with people from various backgrounds now getting a taste of authentic flavours.
The exercise followed a meeting on Thursday between the EBDA and Nairobi City County officials to address the garbage menace in Eastleigh.
The KRA's efforts in Eastleigh are part of a broader initiative to enhance tax compliance and broaden the tax base, ensuring that more businesses contribute to national revenue.
Led by EBDA Chairman Ahmed Abdullahi, they pledged to create "another Eastleigh" there, referring to the business hub reported to contribute at least 30 per cent of Nairobi's revenue.
While some may perceive it as just a small market, it has been a thriving entity since its inception around 2003.
Osoro was charged on May 2 with robbing Mohamed, who was attacked and shot by men riding on a motorcycle along Muratina Road.
Mohamed also stated that it is not permissible in Islam to conduct business on the road. "It is haram to do business on the road, it is against the teachings of Islam."
Mohamed Yusuf Haji Avenue is the busiest in Eastleigh, with more than 50 malls that serve many shoppers daily.
The collaboration is a joint effort between the International Financial Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and Strathmore University.
"As you know, Somalis are great goal scorers when it comes to business creation in East African countries," said Hamza.
The situation worsens when heavy rains lead to flooding, effectively shutting down all businesses in the area, including established shops.
The discussions centred on the enhancement of the association's registration process.
