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Originally published by Nation Newstop
August 10, 2026
23h ago
From a blue container in Lodwar to markets abroad
Training in design, quality and value addition has helped Turkana women move from low-paying local markets to a growing international customer base...
✨ Key Highlights
More than 150 Turkana women have successfully transformed traditional weaving and beadwork from a hobby into a thriving business, boosting annual sales significantly.
- Annual sales have risen from less than Sh1 million to Sh3 million thanks to training in design, value addition, and market access.
- The Turkana Handcraft Women group, established in 1992, is at the forefront of this economic transformation.
- Support from development partners like the International Trade Centre and Korea International Cooperation Agency (Koica) has been crucial in connecting the women to local and international markets.
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