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By Matilda Nzioki
Just like the much acclaimed Sacco movement in Kenya, women groups (Chamas) started as social gatherings and avenues for saving money. Hundreds of chamas have sprung up in recent years. Originally, majority were merry-go-rounds and contributed to household goods such as utensils. Most have transformed into investment groups.
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