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How I discovered Ajuma

I have scouted for models from the streets of Nairobi to the most remote parts of the country. People find it flattering when I stop to tell them they should model so it is rarely embarrassing.

Ford Models approached me to take on their Supermodel of the World Kenya license in 2002. It was the first time they offered this license in the region. The prestigious scouting event offers one Kenyan girl a lifetime opportunity for high-end fashion and gives many others the launching pad into the industry. The winner also acts as an ambassador of the country abroad.

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