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Briquettes: Mumias widows turn grief into green energy

Briquettes: Mumias widows turn grief into green energy
Briquettes: Mumias widows turn grief into green energy (Photo: Mary Imenza)

In the heart of Mumias town, Kakamega County, a determined group of widows is redefining survival and resilience through an unexpected source: briquettes.

The Wadada Solidarity Group, comprising 20 widows, has ventured into the production of eco-friendly briquettes in a bold effort to support their families and break free from the stigma, poverty, and hopelessness that often accompany widowhood in rural communities.

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