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Gov't will abolish Kayayei business - Otiko Djaba
Kayayei are mostly women from the three Northern Regions who migrated down south to work as head carriers.
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Djaba speaking on Adom TV said plans are in place for the government to train women to equip them with other skills.
She added that "We have contacted this German company which is helping to develop a truck-like vehicle for carting goods at the market centres instead of people carrying it on their heads, so the Kayayei phenomenon would be abolished soon."
Kayayei are mostly women from the three regions of the Northern who migrate down south to work as load carriers.
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Girls of school going age abandon school in search of greener pastures down south. Some are raped and endure all forms of abuse on the streets.
READ MORE:Kayayei react to abolishment of levies
During the maiden presentation of the current administration’s national budget on Thursday, FInance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, announced the abolishment of taxes paid by head porters.
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