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Eastleigh woman's story of survival, evading city askaris to fend for her family
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 14, 2024

She often faces harassment from Nairobi City County’s officials, who chase away undesignated vendors like her.

Nairobi nannies, 'mama fuas', face unemployment amid rising competition and tough economy
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 21, 2024

In Eastleigh, Josephine, like many women seeking work as nannies or house managers, often finds herself waiting for long hours without job offers.

Eastleigh's stones of hope where 'mama fuas' wait for their luck
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2024

Each day, approximately 60 women gather at the same spot, waiting for potential clients who might need their laundry and cleaning services.

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