Hot n Corny has opened up in a few malls in Nairobi. I resisted the aroma of boiled maize for a couple of months but finally succumbed to the aura of youth, music, 'utterly butterly' and 'peri peri magic'. And today as I saw now scarce roasted maize Jua Kali guy at a corner I realised I'm a traitor to the cause.

I remembered my young Jua Kali barber who cut my hair for so many years in South B; but the journey grew longer and longer with age and the set-up didn't keep pace with the times and classier town joints in my mind.

And the vegetable stalls around the corner, and the milk kiosk. Now convenience stalls have rang the death knell.



So the key to growth in any economy is the informal sector; but capitalism is so harsh, so brutal, and alas I must admit that I'm a traitor to the cause.

Where do you stand?

@ muganda. i feel you. i must say 4 me its my campus barber.for the longest time even many years after leaving campus, i kept visiting him for a regular hair cut. in recent times though, i too have betrayed the course. i pay 4 times more at a classy barber shop where the quality is no better, only better ambience

i think. the issue sometimes isnt size. growth is usually aimed at increasing revenue base. however i have found that some small outfits are very good at what they do and are also quite profitable. small can be intimate and more customer focussed.

Here is some reading: SMALL GIANTS By Bo Burlingham
http://www.smallgiantsbook.com/

That is why I like this site there is so much diversity. @Redondo Where on earth did you uncover such a book?

@ the sage you can get a copy of this book at Prestige Booksellers
(Prudential Assurance Building) or from any books first store (Nakumatt Supermarkets)