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Sori beach, along the source of Lake Victoria in South Nyanza erupts into activity when the boats arrive bringing in their catch. Female fishmongers scramble along the beach to buy fish, shouting their names out to get the attention of the fishermen and cartels (jo achumbo) that control the trade.
Rose Achieng, a 17-year old standard six drop out is among the jostling fishmongers. She is dressed in a conspicuous mini-skirt and a short blouse that strains to cover her umbilical cord. Her hair is neatly plaited making her easy to notice.
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