Farmer’s little-known herb venture earns him millions

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Alex Ole Mula pruning basil herbs at his Kisaju Farm on January 5, 2025.

Photo credit: Stanley Ngotho | Nation Media Group

From the time Alex ole Mula was in primary school, he always dreamt of becoming a successful farmer one day. He grew up around farmers and he hoped to emulate them, and become wealthier.

Luckily, he joined the university to study agriculture economics. But by the time he reached third year, he felt he had learnt the basics of agripreneurship and that an extra year in school would delay his ambition of making a fortune out of farming. In 2009, he dropped out of university.

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