Mzee Karanja operated a small hardware store in the centre of Nakuru Town for more than 20 years. It was his legacy, his pride, and the reason his kids could go to school. He was well-known in the neighbourhood for his honesty, generosity, and fairness. However, something changed last year. A break-in started everything. At night, thieves broke through the front glass and stole hundreds of items.
A few weeks later, it occurred once again. The daylight robbery followed. Out of anxiety, Karanja began spending some nights at his business. Rumours of a curse or ill luck caused patrons to start avoiding the establishment. His sales declined. He became even less confident. He said that he was prepared to close because he believed that someone was trying to ruin him. Perhaps they were. Many small company owners carry that worry, that sensation of invisible attack, in silence. You put in a lot of effort and spent every single penny, and still you are being targeted. To read more, click here
