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From earning peanuts to building mansions

Edith Kaumbuthu: Photo; Courtesy

She was earning sh. 2,400 a month as a high school teacher and now Edith Kaumbuthu is a proud property developer. She shares with us how she stumled upon her new occupation.

By the time she used up all she thought would be enough to build her home, Edith Kaumbuthu had only completed the foundation. Discouraged, she decided to abandon her home ownership dream for a while.

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