×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya’s Boldest Voice
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

The women quarry workers of Kieni

A group of women breaking stones at Kiganjo quarry in Kieni, to make hardcore stones. PHOTO:KIBATA KIHU/STANDARD

Every day for the past two years, Agnes Wangui has chipped away at rocks in the hot sun for her sustenance and that of her five children.

For Wangui, who lives in Gatei village - Kieni Constituency, life has been a struggle that is harder than the rocks under her feet.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902