Job Thuo

Job Thuo, 33, is a pawnbroker operating in Ongata Rongai, south of Nairobi, who caters primarily to students needing quick cash by pawning their electronics. He notes that many students do not reclaim their items, highlighting the financial pressures faced by the youth in a struggling economy. Thuo's business reflects the broader trend of increased pawnbroking as a financial solution among those unable to secure loans from traditional banks.