“The idea for KikoRomeo was born when I was working in Garissa and Ijara. I could see that there was a big problem, especially for women as they had no access to cash due to underdevelopment. This is when I started thinking of ways to work with women in rural areas to give them supplementary income,” said Ann.
After setting up the business in 1996, Ann got her starting capital from her parents to the tune of £20,000 (Sh3 million in today’s exchange rate).
“I wish I had taken the money, bought a property and borrowed against it, which is what I would advise other women in business to do if they get a lump sum. This is because business goes up and down, and you need capital at different points, so if you have an asset that you can borrow against. It makes it much easier,” she said.
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The Indiana Department of Transportation will intermittently close lanes on U.S. 40 for paving in eastern Henry and Wayne counties between now and October.
Crews will be working to repave sections of eastbound and westbound U.S. 40 from Dunreith to East Germantown.
One lane in each direction will be open during construction. In town, crews will potentially use flaggers during construction, according to a release from INDOT.
Crews were scheduled begin working on U.S. 40 starting at end of April. Construction is scheduled to be complete by the end of October.
During construction, the public is asked to slow down and be mindful of crews in the area. All work is weather dependent.
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