The image depicts a bustling outdoor market scene on a busy street in Nairobi, Kenya, characteristic of the Gikomba Market area

The image depicts a bustling outdoor market scene on a busy street in Nairobi, Kenya, characteristic of the Gikomba Market area. The ground, composed of dark, worn asphalt, is heavily littered with discarded green and brown corn husks and leaves, indicating active processing. In the foreground and mid-ground, substantial quantities of maize (corn) are evident. A large pile of unhusked corn cobs is located on the left, next to a utilitarian, makeshift shop structure with various items hanging and a partially visible "M-Pesa" sign. Directly in front of this shop, two long, low wooden frames are densely filled with husked, white corn cobs arranged in rows. A bright blue plastic basin rests on the ground near these frames. Several individuals are present and engaged in activities. On the far left, a person wearing a red and blue top is partially visible. Adjacent to the unhusked corn pile, a man in a dark jacket and red cap is seated on what appears to be goods. A man in a dark jacket and blue jeans walks from left to right through the mid-ground, passing the corn pile. Centrally positioned, a man in a dark blue sweater and black pants stands, holding a single husked corn cob, next to a large white sack, likely containing more corn. Further to the right, a man in an orange jacket walks away from the viewer. The background reveals additional market vendors and customers, some gathered under a large white market umbrella, set against multi-story, brick-faced urban buildings under an overcast sky. Utility poles and overhead power lines are visible throughout the upper portion of the scene.