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Seed bank builds Baringo group's resilience

Variety of seeds preserved on glass bottles at Endorois Women's Community based Organization Seed Bank at Kabasis village near Lake Bogoria in Baringo county. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

In the heart of Kabasis village, next to the tranquil shores of Lake Bogoria, is a simple iron-sheet store that carries profound historical significance. Inside, Salina Chepsat, the chairperson of Endorois Women's Community Based Organisation stands surrounded by glass bottles packed with seeds, each bearing tales passed through generations, meticulously arranged on wooden shelves.

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