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Basket weavers' big gain from ban on plastic bags

Martha Kaguurukia weaving a traditional basket at Nkarini in Tharaka South, Tharaka Nithi County. [Phares Mutembei, Standard]

From grandmothers to young girls in areas where there are assorted grasses for making the baskets, proceeds from the items are helping families supplement their income for a better living.

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