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Samuel Ouma : I sharpen knives for a living

Samuel Ouma

When Samuel Ouma, 48, lost his job after the Kisumu Cotton Mills (Kicomi) factory shut down in 1999, he did not know what to do next.

In his pursuit for survival, Ouma tried his hand on various odd jobs, including selling bread for a reputable bakery.

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