Women ditched sugarcane for earthworms business

Consalata Achieng from Bukolwe village, Butere rearing earthworms on a commercial basis. [Jackline Inyanji, Standard]

The idea of rearing earthworms for money might sound bizarre to many, but Consalata Achieng' from Bukolwe village, Butere, has embraced it despite the stigma.

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