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They 'cut' me but not my dreams.

Helen Chepkorir: Photo; Courtesy

We arrive at Hellen Chepkorir’s home in Tar Tar, Kapenguria, West Pokot, after the crack of dawn. A young man, Kevin Juma, is firming up dough to make ‘Kangumu’, a type of mandazi with a characteristic firm texture.

“Each day I make 100 packets for delivery at Tar Tar high school,” Hellen says.

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