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How honey brings sweet relief in bitter times

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Emily Lekarkar, Founder, Samburu Honey, trains women on apiculture. [Levis Musumba, Standard]

In the serene village of Longewan, nestled within Samburu's Suguta Valley, life unfolds under the protective canopies of acacia trees. This village, home to over 200 households, is a refuge for Samburu people who have suffered from decades of violent cattle raids.

Emily Lekarkar, a native of Longewan, reflects on the challenges faced by her community.

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