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Eldoret woman transforms coffin business with NYOTA Fund support
via Tuko2 min read
An Eldoret woman, Sharon Chebet, has successfully grown her coffin business with the help of the NYOTA Fund. She shared her story during the launch of the program's second phase at Eldoret Sports Club, an event presided over by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. Chebet, who previously worked as a coffin broker, used her initial NYOTA disbursement of KSh 22,000 to purchase coffins and officially establish her own shop. She revealed that the business has enabled her to overcome an abusive marriage, return to school, and financially support her mother. Chebet expects the second tranche of the NYOTA funds to further boost her business, despite the social stigma often associated with the coffin trade. Interior CS Murkomen praised her determination, highlighting the NYOTA program's role in creating opportunities and sustainable livelihoods for young Kenyans, and affirmed the government's commitment to ensuring youth access to economic programs.
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