Charles Mwangi
Charles Mwangi, 46, is a pawnbroker based in Kitengela, Kenya, who started his business in 2009 after being inspired by the American reality show 'Pawn Stars.' He provides immediate cash loans in exchange for valuable items from clients, addressing urgent financial needs such as medical expenses, school fees, and rent. Mwangi's business serves as a lifeline for many in a country with limited social safety nets, where the majority of the population lives on low incomes. He has observed a growing reliance on pawnbroking amid economic challenges and rising inflation.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| France | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 32,218 | $2,700,000 | 1,333$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 46,717 | $106,000 | 92$ |
| Totals | 2 | 119,044,807 | 78,935 | $2,806,000 | 1,425$ |
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Kenya:
Dr Charles Mwangi noted that the state-sponsored propaganda is a scheme used world over to influence debates.
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France:
Charles Mwangi has been a pawnbroker since 2009 and runs a shop in Kitengela.
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