The failing economy in Jowhar has forced local businessmen to seek help from their relatives abroad.
Many businesses started struggling when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country.
The failing rains that led to drought and could now cause starvation and famine in the country have worsened the situation.
Consequently, 2022 has been a tough year for businesses in the HirShabelle town.
Traders are closing shop each new day in droves.
Instead, they are now relying on their relatives abroad to send the finances needed to see them through these tough times.
The fact that odd jobs on the farms or elsewhere are also difficult to come across has exacerbated the situation further.