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Bomet youth group builds its fortune renting out cups, plates at Sh1

Kipkebe Precious Academy Welfare Group Organising Secretary Josphat Chelule. [PHOTO: GILBERT KIMUTAI/STANDARD]

BOMET: When a group of 25 youth first bought plastic cups and plates to lease out during ceremonies, they were told they would ruin the culture of generosity. Residents of Kipkebe village in Bomet were used to donating their utensils when a neighbour was hosting a large group of people.

But the youth group was determined to become self-sustaining, so it stuck to its guns to make a business out of renting out plates and cups. Now, four years down the line, Kipkebe Precious Academy Welfare Group members are glad they held their ground.

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