Farmer on Fire: Wangari Kuria’s journey from retrenchment to global mentor
IT is mid-morning in Kitengela, in Kajiado County, south of Nairobi and Wangari Kuria's farm is buzzing with activity. In one area, a farm manager checks dragon fruit seedlings while in another area, a group of would-be farmers seated under a tent are keenly taking notes. The group of 40 are being given an introduction to mushroom farming by Kuria. They have gathered from all parts of the country. Kuria, popularly known as Farmer on Fire, is the Founder and CEO of Farmer on Fire Ltd, an organisation that provides farming skills for farmers in Africa, especially women. “My focus…