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A family’s solo quest to preserve Homa Bay swamp that homes flamingos

Margaret Sole watching over flamingos in Ondago Swamp in Homa Bay County the family aims to conserve the ecosystem and protect the village’s livelihoods. PHOTO: HEZRON OCHIEL/STANDARD

KENYA: A love for mother nature drove Margaret Sole's family to live next to the Ondago Swamp in Homa Bay County.

With the sole purpose of conserving the ecosystem and protecting the village's source of livelihood, the family has opted to live next to the swamp, which draws its water from surrounding rivers.

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