Photo journal: Kenyan single mother

Traditionally livestock, the community’s source of wealth, is passed from father to son so women are dependent on fathers and husbands to provide for them.

“In the past, single mothers have had no way of supporting themselves,” says Ogichoya.

“But the women’s group helped me to start up my own business selling tea, sugar and batteries.

“That’s when people started to accept me and to buy a few things from me.”

She now receives a steady stream of customers at her home.