A 25-year-old potato farmer has won a cool Sh5 million.

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Brian Rono was announced the winner of the Blaze Be Your Own Boss competition sponsored by telecommunication giant Safaricom.

Rono beat 11 other contestants to emerge the victor after 10 weeks of competition.

The university graduate involves himself with buying potatoes during the high season and selling them later.

"I am overwhelmed right now. I came with nothing but the desire to show my grit has seen me win this money," he said.

The father of one comes from Lembus village in Baringo. 

The young man said he plans to use the money to drill water in his home. This will help him farm potatoes during the dry season when the markets are good.