“In Nakuru town booksellers have closed their branches and are currently struggling to pay rent. Others have converted bookshops to selling mattresses, food, while others are selling masks and carrier bags. Since the government started supplying books to schools, booksellers have been supplying stationery including chemicals and sports items. “This is one of the busiest streets and we are making very little sales that can neither pay rent nor even pay employees. He is servicing the loans and has to pay rent and workers as well as essential services like electricity bills.

Source: Standard Digital August 11, 2020 16:41 UTC