Washing windows for survival: The grim reality of Dar es Salaam's street children

The Citizen
Published: Sep 26, 2026 10:48:06 EAT   |  General

It is common to see children at busy city junctions, particularly Ubungo, Mwenge and Posta in Dar es Salaam, earning a living by begging from motorists in traffic queues, while others hustle to wipe windscreens for loose change.