Job Thuo

Job Thuo

pawnbroker Kenya

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
31,919
Power
1,320$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
France 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 65,273,511 31,919 $2,700,000 1,320$
Totals 1 65,273,511 31,919 $2,700,000 1,320$
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Recent Mentions

France France: Job Thuo operates a pawn shop in Ongata Rongai and serves many students who need quick cash. 5

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