One of the largest co-operative groups in Kenya, formed as a direct result of the new procedures of direct payment and corruption avoidance implemented by JAMBOHUT. JAMBOHUT pays 90% of the cost price direct to the weavers and 10% to the co-operative for its running costs. JAMBOHUT then adds a further 10% for community projects.

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Let me introduce Jomo. The proudest man I have ever met. Tall, muscular and rangy, this Masaai warrior always dresses in a red, almost tartan, wrap around robe, multicoloured neck beads and has huge holes in his ear lobes, so much so that he can, and does, take the bottom of his ear and loop it over the top. Its bizarre to look at, but how proud of it he is.

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Kenyan born Mary, one of eleven children to God fearing parents, is now about 55, Mary’s not too sure, was more than happy when Independence from British Colonial rule came along. Her two guiding lights throughout her life were that she was taught that freedom was all important and fearing of God a sure way to enter the pearly gates of heaven when she was called. She recalls the day when Independence was declared and everyone celebrated the new dawning of a new country. All would be rosy now, they were in charge of their own destiny.

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