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The Wrench That Crossed an Ocean: How a Nairobi Jua Kali Mechanic Built a Thriving Repair Shop in Alabama

Evanson Kaggia learned his trade under Kenya's fierce sun. Two decades later, his Birmingham garage is a quiet argument for the skills Kenya is finally racing to value.

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A mechanic in overalls leans over an open car engine bay, working with hand tools under garage light

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From the Fierce Sun to Birmingham: How a Kenyan Mechanic Turned Jua Kali Skill Into an American Business

Evanson Kaggia learned his trade in Kenya's open-air workshops. A decade on, his Alabama repair shop shows what the country's long-dismissed technical training can build abroad.

2 days ago5 min read0 views