How a Kisumu craftsman is weaving a future out of weeds Wednesday, April 2025 Fredrick Onyango showcasing his displays along the Dunga Hill Camp road. photo credit: Emmanuel Mwendwa| Brainiacs Group. BY. Brainiacs group what you need to know: Frederick Onyango, inspired by his father's weaving skills, turned the invasive papyrus reeds into artistic and functional products such as baskets and furniture. His craft has not only provided him with a livelihood but has also become a source of income for the community through training and employment opportunities. By promoting conservation practices, Onyango ensures sustainable harvesting of reeds and envisions expanding his workshop, training more artisans, and taking his craft to a global audience. His work showcases how environmental challenges can be transformed into creative opportunities. On a regular day by the roadside in Kisumu’s ex-urbans, an assortment of chairs characterised by a yellow hue meets the eye. At every da...
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