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The Kenyan youth riding ocean waves to earn a decent living

Getrude Wakesho. She works aboard MSC Seashore as an assistant waitress. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]

While looking for jobs on land, others have opted to venture into the deep sea to build their career as they travel around the world.

They are among hundreds of Kenyan youth who have made it to work in various departments aboard Ocean-going cruise liners for weeks and months in the deep waters.

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