Why those who ‘try farming instead’ fail

Ms Jackline Gikonyo, 26, in her capsicum farm in Elburgon, Nakuru County. PHOTO | JOHN NJOROGE | NATION.

People falling on hard times have been asked: “Can you try farming instead?” Stories of success in the venture follow.

It is usually a thought from a good place. After all, why should any able-bodied adult insist on staying in the city where they have to rely on handouts to get by? There is a small problem, however.

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