Shoe shiners

John was a man in his early fortys who lived in kibera slum.He had a wife and three babys girls.He had to become a cobber inorder to make ends meet.He  would mend only type of  shoe wear from sandals,sneakers and even high heels. during his pore time he would make sandals out of worn tires.They are refered to as Akala and we well know for their durability.People would come and buy the akala and he would even  confirm make them in request.An example is during election,he would decorate the akala according to the respective parties and through this he could paid on the table and give his loving daughters a respective education.

Location: mbresh kianda, NAIROBI, KENYA