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202213 minTV-PGdoc-short

Food Security Social Inequality Family Dynamics

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Shrinking Chapati

202213 minTV-PGdoc-short

In the midst of rising wheat and oil prices, Mary, a skilled chapati- and mandazi-maker, struggles to sustain her business and care for her son, John, who has epilepsy.

Food Security Social Inequality Family Dynamics

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Shrinking Chapati

2022• 13 minTV-PG

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In the midst of rising wheat and oil prices, Mary, a skilled chapati- and mandazi-maker, struggles to sustain her business and care for her son, John, who has epilepsy.

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In the midst of rising wheat and oil prices, Mary, a skilled chapati- and mandazi-maker, struggles to sustain her business and care for her son, John, who has epilepsy. This poignant glimpse into Mary's routine underscores the unwavering resilience of everyday Kenyans navigating through challenging circumstances.

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