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BusinessBeekeeping: How Farmers Can Make Millions from Bee Venom
While it is one of the most ancient economic activities, experts have argued that beekeeping is still under-explored. However, farmers have started moving away from just…
CeosAlice Kivuva: The Minds Behind Kenya’s Unique Africa-inspired Sports Apparel Brand
Alice Kivuva is the founder and CEO of FiveStars Africa Sports, an apparel company dealing in cycling, gym, triathlon and athletics attires. She established the company…
BusinessSalat Adan: Wajir Farmer Minting Cash from Watermelon Farming after Quitting Patrolism
Salat Dahiya Adan, 48, is a watermelon farmer from Elnur, Eldas, Wajir County. Like his father and many other men within the county, he was a…
BusinessJoel Muthomi: Meru Farmer Living His Dream after Finding Success in Tea Farming
Joel Muthomi is a farmer from Meru County who has been involved in tea farming for over a decade. Since getting into farming, he shared that…
CeosJanet Kuteli: Banker Who Quit Senior Managerial Job to Help Bodaboda Riders, Low-income Women Access Financal Services
Janet Kuteli is the founder and CEO of Fortune Credit Limited, a Microfinance institution catalysing economic empowerment of the rural population through appropriate savings, credit and…
BusinessWilliam Kimani: Dog Whisperer Making Up To Ksh 470K Per Month for Grooming, Walking Dogs
In December 2023, William Kimani, a dog whisperer based in Nairobi, sparked mixed reactions after disclosing how much he makes from walking dogs. So professional is…
BusinessSamson Mbae: How Retired Teacher Found Success in Piggery after Quitting Dairy Farming
Samson Mbae is a pig farmer from Meru County. The retired teacher who runs Pentafarm Meru CBO is among farmers who quit dairy farming and went…
BusinessJane Kimari: First Class Honours Degree Holder Talks Decision to Venture into the Lucrative Strawberry Farming
Jane Kimari is a strawberry farmer. However, what sets her apart from many other farmers is that she holds a first class honours degree in Psychology…
BusinessDheiton Ventures: Finding Success in Poultry After Failed Crops Farming
Daniel Wambugu and Jane Ndiritu are founders of Dheiton Ventures Limited, a market-driven enterprise in agribusiness and a lead firm in the poultry value-chain. The two…
BusinessJoyce Njoki: Former Waitress Finds Success in Okra Farming After Two Failed Business Ventures
Joyce Njoki, 38, is an Okra farmer from Mandunguni, Kilifi County. Okra, also known as gumbo or ladies’ fingers, is a warm-season vegetable, and a good…