The humble samosa brings mixed fortunes to one Kenyan family 

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When you think of samosas, your mind might go to India or the Middle East. But in East Africa, they are a popular treat. And for one family in Nairobi, they’ve been a lifeline for generations including during the COVID-19 pandemic. The World’s Halima Gikandi brings us the story.

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