Secondhand Empire: How the Global Thrift Industry is Killing African Fashion
The Expanding Footprint of the Global Thrift Industry in African Markets The global thrift industry has established a significant and growing presence in African markets, with Kenya and Nigeria emerging as leading importers of secondhand clothing. In 2023, Kenya imported secondhand clothes and textiles worth Sh38.5 billion ($298 million), marking a 12.45% increase from the…