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'Karanja': From ‘zero’ to businessman of great repute

A study of going-ons among members of my community has, over the years, taught me that every village has a story to tell. Some of these sound like fairy tales but they are true.

Take the example of a middle-aged man only known by a single name - Karanja. He was first spotted at Wangige market about two decades ago and has literally worked his way from zero to a reputable businessman.

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