Like the legendary phoenix which rose from the ashes, the women in Mwiyukirie’s women’s group is no different. They have tales to tell, brilliant stories of how they were able to overcome tremendous tribulations that did not deter them from forging ahead. Instead they became even more valiant. The Chairlady of the group, Naomi, a …
One cannot afford to sit and complain of their situation after they listen to the stories of Mwiyukirie women’s group and their treacherous journey that brings hope to the hopeless. Mwiyukirie is a Kikuyu word that means – help yourself to stand on your own – That despite living in the informal settlement areas and …
The pig business is a lucrative one considering that these animals do not need much attention. They can bring high returns in a short span and even people with small farms can keep them the way farmers in Kamuthi have done. Figure this; a pig’s gestation period is 3 months, 3 weeks and 3 days. …
“It is amazing what can be accomplished when the right information is given to the right people.” These were the remarks of Pst. Vincent Obulengo, Chairman of OAIC East Africa Region, after visiting and working with the Farmers Friends Foundation in Kaberamaido, North Eastern Uganda. The training that the group’s 15 members received from OAIC …
