In every crisis, there's usually a business that thrives. In 2020, as the world's economy was crushing, those in the delivery and mask/sanitizer business were making a kill.

In the past one week, welders are working overtime to install steel security doors and grilles to protect their premises from potential looting, ahead of tomorrow's SabaSaba. Wako biashara mbaya! I happened to pass by Co-operative bank Kariobangi (rounda stage) jana past 7 pm. and the fundis were hard at work , supervised by one of the bank staff.

Wenye biashara wengi wanalia eti all these security measures are unforseen costs, with some being quoted to have spent more than 300,000 kes. towards galvanising their security! Think extra surveillance cameras, installation of an alarm-system and beefing up security by employing guards from Securex, etc. Others simply removed the stock off the shops' shelves and scooted the goods over far-away, into safety.

How can biz owners further protect their stock and premises?