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From hashes of post-poll violence to find niche in carpentry

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Constant Oyamo at his workshop in Bondeni, Nakuru. [Yvonne Chepkwony, Standard]

His business journey wasn't paved with privileges. Constant Oyamo's story is a successful one, from being unemployed to owning a furniture empire in Nakuru.

He started his business with Sh900 after losing his job following the 2007-08 post-election chaos.

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