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‘Simsim’ and groundnuts earn me at least Sh400 daily

Jane Waithera, 37

I’m both employed and self-employed. I work as a house help for my sister, and then use my free time in the afternoon to sell groundnuts and balls of sesame (simsim).

I’ve run my business for a year now, and what’s made it possible is working for a supportive and understanding relative.

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