How hard is it for single mothers in business?
A Kenyan woman who faced discrimination at work for becoming pregnant when unmarried is now supporting other single parents in their work.
Maryben Omollo is the CEO Greenseal Limited, a cleaning and pest control startup in Kenya.
But it鈥檚 a business with a difference鈥� only employing and supporting single parents.
Maryben faced harassment and struggled to find work after she got pregnant and the father left her. She faced depression and even attempted suicide.
But her mental health has improved and she鈥檚 now set up her business and is helping others in a similar situation.
She鈥檚 now been named one of Africa鈥檚 top 40 under 40 entrepreneurs, an award she dedicates to single mothers and people with mental health disorders: 鈥淔or me this is a dedication to everyone out there who feels they can鈥檛 make it.鈥�
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Presenter: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja)
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