When you encounter Brian Orina, you'll often see him wearing a heavy jacket and carrying a distinctive yellow backpack, signalling that he's on his way to deliver food from a local restaurant.

Orina works as a delivery rider for Munchiz, a Nakuru delivery company, and he has been serving customers within the city for the past three years.

During a conversation with Mtaa Wangu, he shared that he started working as a delivery driver when an opportunity presented itself.

Orina explains that he couldn't afford to turn down the opportunity, considering the scarcity of jobs and the high unemployment rate among young people. Having a side hustle was crucial for him.

He points out that many young individuals tend to be selective when it comes to available job options adding that they often aspire for salaried employment, particularly a white-collar government job, which is considered a personal achievement.

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This mind set is instilled in them early on during their schooling and has cost many of the youth opportunities.

Although Orina holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from JKUAT, he currently earns an average of Sh 700- Sh 1,000 per day as a delivery rider.

This income has allowed him to start a project of rearing dairy goats and cows. Orina adds that he also does electrical installations and works during his part time.

The 27 - year- old, begins his workday at 9 am and finishes at 9 pm.

He adds that having regular customers is very important since it helps to increase his income and it reflects on the quality of services he is offering.

"Establishing a loyal customer base is advantageous for me since they frequently request my services, thereby increasing my earnings," he adds.

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However, he acknowledges that he occasionally encounters challenging customers who are reluctant to pay after receiving their deliveries.

To stay competitive, Orina ensures prompt delivery to provide efficient service to customers, building their trust and encouraging them to rely on him for future deliveries.

Orina mentions that his primary clients consist of individuals working from home or those who work late at the office or are occupied with office-related tasks.

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