Women’s Day special: Rural women tell stories of success

Acquisition of expertise and dedication are ingredients to profitability Valerie Mukakanazi, 42, a resident of Rugendabari sector, is now recognized as an outstanding entrepreneur because of her rare talent and initiative. She personally hired a specialist from Kenya to teach her how to make paints, oils and soap and after gaining these skills, she established a micro-scale plant and an association of 17.