A group of youths from Nyaronge village in Kitutu Masaba constituency have started large-scale poultry farming with an objective of luring investors in the county.
Yesterday, the group commonly called “Hustlers Association” said the initiative will enable its members to sustain themselves economically besides raising school fee among its members who would like to pursue varsity education.
According to the group chairman, Stephen Nyaribo, members have been saving at least Sh200 per month that has enabled them to buy more than 500 chickens.
“Through commitment and resilience, we have managed to buy these chickens out of our little savings. I'm glad that the 30 group members were compliant throughout. Otherwise, it is not easy to come up with such a project,” he said.
He called for county government to help them find market for their farming despite asking for opportunities to supply eggs to the county government in compliance to the government’s 30% tender policy.
“We ask the county government to help us find the market. We are also aware of tenders that should be awarded to the youth hence we hope that we can be considered for eggs supplying,” he added.
They challenged other youths to desist from depending on white collar jobs besides being creative to survive at the time the world is experiencing economic turmoil.
Nyaribo accused area politicians of persistently ignoring their plea and urged them to support youths’ projects not only in the area but also the county at large.