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Widows in Mumias turn to briquette-making to rebuild lives and support families

Members of the Wadada Solidarity Group in Mumias, Kakamega County, making briquettes; 14 April 2025. [Mary Imenza, Standard]

In the heart of Mumias town, Kakamega County, a determined group of widows is redefining resilience through an unlikely venture: briquette-making.

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