Economics Maasai Women Grow Their Economic Prospects by Harvesting Aloe In a remote village in Kenya, where it is difficult to cultivate crops, women have begun reshaping their fortunes by harvesting aloe plants and turning them into beauty products. Daniel Sitole
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