THE PLIGHT OF AKINYI

Following continuous batteries from her husband, Akinyi decided to walk out of her marriage with two of her children. She couldn't bear the physical and emotional abuse her husband inflicted on her that saw body full of scars in additional to the emotional damage she had to endure. One of her neighbours however introduced her to the Kenya Women Finance Trust which enabled her to obtain a small loan that helped her to start a business. Apart from that she got counselled and advised by the Rachuonyo Women Welfare which encouraged her to fend for her two sons and not to lose hope in life.

Location: RACHUONYO, SOUTH NYANZA, KENYA