The image depicts an urban scene in Thika, Kenya, under a clear blue sky with sparse white clouds

The image depicts an urban scene in Thika, Kenya, under a clear blue sky with sparse white clouds. In the foreground, a reddish-brown dirt path or road runs horizontally across the frame, receding slightly to the left. Along the left edge of this path is a shallow concrete drainage culvert containing minimal vegetation. To the immediate right of the culvert, a series of rudimentary market stalls are visible, constructed primarily from timber frames and corrugated metal sheeting, some with open fronts. One individual, seen from behind, walks leftward on the dirt path near these stalls. Further right, on the opposite side of the dirt path, are additional structures resembling stalls or enclosures, fashioned from metal grating and wooden pallets. A red fabric is visible within one of these structures. Behind the stalls on the left, a partially visible unplastered brick wall runs horizontally. The midground is dominated by a multi-story residential building, appearing to be six or seven floors high, with sections painted light gray and light pink. The building features numerous balconies with dark-framed windows and glass railings. Clothes, including a prominent red garment, are draped over a railing on one of the pink-colored balconies. The rooftop is equipped with a metal safety railing, water tanks, and a smaller antenna array. A tall, slender metallic communication tower, equipped with multiple antennae, rises prominently from behind or on the roof of the main building, extending high into the sky. The scene is intersected by numerous overhead utility lines and cables suspended from multiple wooden and concrete utility poles. A large concrete utility pole stands on the far right, supporting several insulators, wires, and an attached piece of equipment, possibly a street light or additional communication gear. The ground throughout the visible area consists of dry, reddish-brown soil.