Rwanda: Former Street Child Makes a Fortune From Horns

17 January 2017

For many, cow horns are only fit for the garbage. What with the smell and the somewhat less appealing appearance. But wait a minute! You could be missing out on a life-changing opportunity if you still harbour such views, according to Jean Marie Vianney Habiyaremye who has made cow horns "his business".

The Bugesera District-raised young entrepreneur has created a business by making artifacts from cow horns. What's more, Habiyaremye is a former street child who has found hope in crafting the hitherto neglected and dumped horns into first-class handicrafts, including ornaments. He says he was forced to the streets after dropping from school in Primary Five in 2008.

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