Traders affected by anti-finance bill protests struggling to get afloat

Traders affected by the recent demonstrations held in honour of victims of last year’s anti-finance bill protests are now struggling to rebuild their lives and livelihoods. Many suffered devastating losses after opportunistic looters took advantage of the unrest, ransacking shops and setting them ablaze. Goods worth millions of shillings were destroyed in the chaos, leaving livelihoods in ruins. In a bid to recover, some traders have turned to community fundraising efforts, forming Whatsapp groups to appeal for support from friends, well-wishers, and fellow Kenyans willing to help them start over. Citizen TV’s Ben Kirui spoke to some of those affected and filed this report