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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 39243, member: 636"]
Kevin Okoth and Hellen Njoka Okoth build furniture together at their workshop. The 31-year-old husband learned carpentry through practice six years ago, and his 28-year-old wife picked up woodworking skills at her father's repair shop. The couple started their business four years ago and hired four young workers. Their handmade beds, chairs, tables, and shoe racks earn them around 8,000 shillings daily.

Customers demand more furniture from the married team each month. Kevin wants better equipment and a larger workspace for expansion plans. The business focuses on sofa sets and bed orders from local buyers. Training passionate workers appeals more to Kevin than hiring experienced staff. Growing sales push the couple toward opening additional locations across town.

Hellen battles doubts from clients who question her carpentry abilities. Male customers often underestimate her physical strength and technical knowledge. Quality furniture pieces prove her skills match any craftsman's work. She balances woodworking duties with raising children and household tasks. Encouraging other women to join skilled trades remains important to Hellen's mission.
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