This image presents an elevated, oblique view of a densely populated urban market street in an informal settlement within Nairobi, Kenya

This image presents an elevated, oblique view of a densely populated urban market street in an informal settlement within Nairobi, Kenya. The scene features a narrow, paved street constructed from interlocking concrete bricks, flanked by numerous commercial stalls and multi-story structures. The buildings predominantly consist of corrugated iron roofs on single-story stalls and multi-level structures, some of which appear residential with laundry hanging from balconies. Overhead, a complex web of black utility lines crisscrosses the frame. Along the street, market activity is evident. In the lower left, a stall prominently displays clothing on mannequins, including pink dresses and blue garments, under a sign reading "Reacarpel Collection." Adjacent stalls exhibit various household goods such as stacked colorful plastic buckets, metal basins, cooking pots, and large black and green barrels. Further down the street, additional stalls with market umbrellas (white, pink, green) offer diverse merchandise, including produce like red tomatoes. Approximately 20-30 individuals are visible engaged in daily activities. People are seen walking along the street, congregating near stalls, and tending to merchandise. A male motorcyclist wearing a yellow vest is positioned on the street in the mid-ground. Two men walk together further up the street, while a woman in a white t-shirt and dark shorts walks in the lower foreground. A red and white plaid fabric partially obscures the lower right foreground, indicating the elevated perspective from which the photograph was taken. The environment is characterized by a high density of structures and active commerce.