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The hidden wisdom in Mwana Akula; tackling Uganda’s textile waste – Parrots Media

The hidden wisdom in Mwana Akula tackling Ugandas textile waste

OPINIONIn Uganda, every mother has a secret superpower; buying clothes that can fit for two year, or three. If you grew up here, you probably remember that oversized dress or shirt your mother proudly called ‘Mwana Akula’– meaning the child is growing or will grow. Those days, some people thought it was a little evil trick, but our mothers were …

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