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June 17, 2026
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Ride out of poverty: How a widow built wealth through boda boda business

Ride out of poverty: How a widow built wealth through boda boda business

Widow Jane Kemunto Makori has transformed her life from poverty to financial stability by investing in a boda boda business that now supports her children’s education...

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A widow from Kisii County, Jane Kemunto Makori, has successfully overcome poverty and financial hardship following her husband's death in 2020 by building a thriving boda boda (motorcycle taxi) business.

  • She started with two motorcycles purchased on hire purchase, later expanding her fleet to nine.
  • Kemunto's entrepreneurial spirit and strict management have enabled her to support her six children, with one already graduating from university.
  • She is now aiming to expand her business further by purchasing a public service vehicle.

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