Nakuru low earning families have indulged themselves in urban farming which has been uplifting their lives. William Macharia from Kabachia has been practicing urban farming for the last 2 years and has seen the advantages of the enterprise.
Macharia said that since he started farming he has improved the livelihood of his family since he has been able to send his children to school and pay rent among other bills.
"I have been doing this for the last 2 years and i don't see why i should go to looking for white collar jobs anymore. I am able to send my children to school with what i get from farming besides the roads along Nakuru-Nairobi highway," said Macharia.
Macharia noted that the best thing with urban farming is that there is ready market for the products due to high population in urban centers. He said that in most cases, he does not take his produce to the markets as many clients come to the garden and buy the farm produce therefore reducing the transport cost.
Agness Njenga who used to be a house maid in section 58 said that urban farming has greatly improved her life and what she earns is better than what she used to earn. Njenga said that she makes approximately Kshs. 400 in a day which is enough to assist her to feed her family and send the children to school.
The two urban farmers said that the major challenges facing the business is the land and the security of their crops.