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Woman beats all odds and joins the shoe-making industry

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Rose Nyokabi William. [File, Standard]

After seeking a job with little success, Rose Nyobaki from Nyeri County decided to venture into shoe making and repairing, a male-dominated field.

Nyokabi gained training from male colleagues who willingly passed the skill to her.

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