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Ex convict earns living from pomato, the plant that yields both potatoes, tomatoes

Ex-convict came across grafting technique while in prison and now uses it to profit from family farm

By LILLIAN KIARIE

After losing his job as a matatu conductor in Kiambu town due to overindulging in alcohol, Wangoto* became a petty thief to survive.

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