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Renowned entrepreneur, cancer survivor, and author was a beacon of hope, courage OBITUARY | BY AGNES E. NANTABA | There are souls who pass through this world like gentle comets: quiet, radiant, and unforgettable. Rusia Orikiriza was one of those rare souls. Though not born into grandeur, she moved with …

By Agnes E. Nantaba Growing up in a poor family forced Rusia Orikiriza to work hard at an early age. Sometime back when the government imposed a ban on the importation, sale and manufacture of plastic bags, she saw an opportunity in recycling agricultural waste to make paper bags as …