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Ambitious man turns garbage into source of hope for jobless youths

David Mwangi showcases his farm where he uses recycled bottles to plant flowers, trees and fruits for sale.  [Joackim Bwana, Standard]

For most people, garbage means just that. Garbage. But this is not the case for David Mwangi. Garbage holds a special place in his heart. 

He ekes his living from collecting, sorting and recycling garbage in Mtwapa, Kilifi county.

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