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Widows beat culture to get adequate food

Ester Adhiambo, a member of Stepping Stone HIV/Aids Women’s Group, at the group’s fish farm in East Kagan, Homa Bay County. [Kevine Omollo, Standard]

In 2015, Ester Adhiambo lost her husband of 16 years. She was left to care for their three children.

With no formal job, Adhiambo, a resident of Pala in Karachuonyo, Homa Bay County, had to strategise to provide the basic needs for the children.

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