Real stories: in their own words

We met workers and farmers in Kenya to learn about their experiences and see the impact that global trade has on real people's everyday lives.

Agnes' and John's names have been changed to protect their identity.

Agnes works in a tea plantation not far from Kenya’s capital, Nairobi.

John picks tea to earn money to send home to his wife and children.

Billy works on a farm growing green beans and sweet potatoes.

Vaati owns a small vegetable farm.

John is a milk producer.

Richard used to work for a sugar company before it closed down in 2000.

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