That , the government exists to create a conducive environment for commerce is one of the key functions of the State, without which an economy would crumble. For John Kimani and Carol Wambua, the State’s intervention through the Nairobi City Council in the form of the modern kiosks concept has created a space where they comfortably earn their daily livelihood. NTV’s Alex Mwangi looks at an example of a project that has turned out to be a success in fostering the growth of small and medium scale businesses in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi.