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Women unite to rebuild their lives after surviving electoral violence

Members of a women's group showcase their wares at their workshop in Manyatta Gonda during a visit by Harriet Chigai, advisor on women's rights in President William Ruto's office. [Olivia Odhiambo, Standard]

Years after they survived post-election violence that left some of them with scars that are slowly healing, a group of women in Kisumu have come together to rebuild their lives.

We find the women busy at their workshop in Manyatta, some are making dresses, others pots, baskets and beaded jewellery.

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