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Wiping away tears, bringing joy to mothers

By Jeckonia Otieno

Trusila Ngolo, her baby cuddled in her arms, radiated a warm smile – a smile that had eluded her for quite some time.
Her joy came from the knowledge that she was finally going home, and not just with her baby, but with generous gifts that included a basin, baby clothes, pampers, porridge flour, soaps for baby and mother, sanitary pads, lesos and magazines.

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