Murang’a woman helps addicts quit alcohol to start businesses
Ms Julia Nyokabi (centre) with members of Kihoto-Mwihoti Self-Help Group in Kangema, Murang'a County after they harvested potatoes on January 15, 2019. She is helping reformed alcoholics from the region to venture into agriculture and even get married. PHOTO | NDUNG'U GACAHANE | NATION MEDIA GROUP
The philanthropist says she decided to rescue “the Kangema generation” which she says is on the verge of becoming extinct.
Ms Nyokabi said the proceeds from the sale of potatoes will be saved in the group’s account and will assist them continue farming.
In Gitugu village, the group has 76 members and none of them is married.
A woman from Kangema in Murang’a County has endeared herself to residents through her initiative of “saving a generation” by assisting drug addicts leave the vice and venture into agri-business.
At the same time, Julia Nyokabi is helping the reformed addicts get spouses and pay dowry.
