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Kales arrive at a market in the city from Kinangop. A group of former internally displaced people in Naivasha’s Moi Ndabi area has started growing indigenous vegetables and fruit on a commercial scale. Photo/FILE

Kales arrive at a market in the city from Kinangop. A group of former internally displaced people in Naivasha’s Moi Ndabi area has started growing indigenous vegetables and fruit on a commercial scale. Photo/FILE 

By MACHARIA MWANGI
Posted  Monday, October 26  2009 at  22:00

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  • The women grow vegetables and fruit on a communal plot near Naivasha Town

“We have to keep vigil at night to keep the animals away, quite a risky task,” says Ms Muthoni. They are now appealing to the Kenya Wildlife Service to assist them in keeping the beasts away from their farms.

The group holds annual cultural festivals where food, dress and dances of each respective community are exhibited. It is a sight to behold.

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  1. Submitted by salio2009

    menjeru, plse stop being uncivilised

    Posted  October 27, 2009 10:40 PM  
  2. Submitted by Menjeru

    Not being tribalist, but do you still wonder why Kikuyu women are sought after so much?

    Posted  October 27, 2009 12:43 PM