As the cost of living soars making life tough for the common mwananchi, many people are now finding ways to make ends meet.
The hard life has pushed many Kenyans into a life of hustles so as to put food on the table.
Kibera residents have chosen different ways of hustling to the extent of erecting kiosks along the railway line.
This not only risks their lives and their customers but they also stand losing their properties in case the train derails.
Jua kali and electronics businesses are the most common kiosks along the railway line.
The traders at Laini Saba say they prefer doing business along the railway line as it is the only free space available.
Pheneas Kublai says he knows he is endangering his life but adds that it is the only way he can get money to feed his two children.
The 22-year-old further says he prefers the place since he does not pay taxes and also needs no licence to run his shop.
Like other business people, Kublai says his greatest challenge is the stiff competition from other traders since most of the shops in the area also sell jua kali and electronic goods.
“We are many and therefore competition is stiff. The cheaper one is the better because customers prefer cheap things. But this also means a big loss," lamented Kublai.
Another business person Mary Wekesa said she sees no harm in conducting business along the railway line.
She said she is always alert and when she hears the train alarm, she moves away and only returns after the train is gone.
“This business has helped me pay for my house rent. I don’t think I will move from this place,’’ she added.