Kitale’s street entertainer
"I honestly cannot tell you why I did not go far with my studies but am always thankful because my talent turned out to be my only oasis of hope," Wekesa says.
By Geoffrey Arich 7 years ago
Kitale’s street entertainer
'I may be disabled but I am still able'
Living with any kind of disability is an uphill task but 38-year-old Fredrick Odhiambo has refused to allow his condition hold him back.
By Geoffrey Arich 7 years ago
'I may be disabled but I am still able'
'Weaving mats puts food on my table'
“I was running out of finances and since making mats did not require any capital to start — the papyrus plant was abundant along the lake — I settled for this business,” he said.
By Geoffrey Arich 7 years ago
'Weaving mats puts food on my table'
Migoro man making a living from repairing plastics
After breaking any plastic material the only option for many is to throw it away, not so Carilus Obonyo.
By Geoffrey Arich 7 years ago
Migoro man making a living from repairing plastics
I get my hands dirty to earn a living
When Nicholas Opiyo, 27, sat for his KCSE in 2008, he had great hopes of advancing his education.
By Geoffrey Arich 8 years ago
I get my hands dirty to earn a living
Samuel Ouma : I sharpen knives for a living
The idea to begin this business came about after he witnessed his wife having a difficult time looking for a blacksmith to sharpen her kitchen knives.
By Geoffrey Arich 8 years ago
Samuel Ouma : I sharpen knives for a living
Selling brooms is my main-stay, Kisumu hawker discloses
Lack of employment has become a common tune played by Kenyan youth. However, the few who dare to embrace self employment have been able to make their ends meet and even create jobs.
By Geoffrey Arich 8 years ago
Selling brooms is my main-stay, Kisumu hawker discloses
Webuye's unashamed hair master
When Allan Roy Odongo from Lugari sat for his KCSE exams in 2005, he didn't have fees for his tertiary education.
By Geoffrey Arich 8 years ago
Webuye's unashamed hair master
Smokies, eggs feed group's passion for prosperity
In their silent world, they have learnt to serve their customers with dignity and respect. To curb misunderstandings, they have a price tag sticker on their trolleys.
By Geoffrey Arich 8 years ago
Smokies, eggs feed group's passion for prosperity
No job is an accident, says barber
After attending a hair design school, Frank Ratemo decided to be job creator rather than job seeker. Frank, 24, opened a barber shop in Kisumu’s Nyamasaria estate where he lives
By Geoffrey Arich 9 years ago
No job is an accident, says barber
Meet the man who makes a living from slaying insects
He left his rural Kisii home for the lakeside city of Kisumu to eke out a living. Gerald Nyakundi, a father of three, started out as a water vendor 15 years ago.
By Geoffrey Arich 9 years ago
Meet the man who makes a living from slaying insects
Making a living from marbles
Having lost his job as a casual worker in April 2009 when the Webuye paper mill was closed down, Moses Namulata Kisaka did not know how to continue providing for his five children.
By Geoffrey Arich 9 years ago
Making a living from marbles
'Dr' gets people to chew mukombero at a fee
After being jobless for years, Peter Wanjala decided that business was the best option for him to get out of his sad situation. He did not know exactly what he wanted or what was best for him.
By Geoffrey Arich 9 years ago
'Dr' gets people to chew mukombero at a fee
King Mumia II opposes Echesa's appointment
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