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![Juddy Achila (left) and Jully Samal on their boat in Kalokol at the shores of Lake Turkana. The two have surprised their community to become the first female boat stewards in the region. [ PHOTO: PETER OCHIENG/STANDARD]](https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/friday/turkkk.jpg) |
| Juddy Achila (left) and Jully Samal on their boat in Kalokol at the shores of Lake Turkana. The two have surprised their community to become the first female boat stewards in the region. [ PHOTO: PETER OCHIENG/STANDARD] |
Turkana, Kenya: Jully Samal and Juddy Achila, both 24, have defied all odds to become the first Coxswains (boat stewards) despite strong cultural believes associated with such jobs in their communities.
After witnessing their expertise and passion in steering boats, Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) decided to enlist them in the Department of Rescue Teams in its operation areas.
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