Why I have stuck with cotton for 43 good years

Cotton plant

Seventy-eight-year-old Teresio M’Arimi commands immense respect in local farming circles in Donyo Sabu, Buuri Sub County, Meru County. His name M’Arimi actually means the ‘people’s farmer’ in Kimeru, a fact that sees many flock to his farm to learn cotton growing.

While other farmers have moved to exotic and promising crops, since 1975, he has faithfully been growing cottonand has earned the respect and admiration of locals and county officials.