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We made the shift from maize and found cash in fish

Joshua Olonde at his farm in Lambwe Valley on August 20, 2019. [Jeckonia Otieno, Standard]

In an area that can no longer rely on rain-fed agriculture, Joshua Olonde has found a way to thrive. He lives in Lambwe Valley, Homa Bay County, and previously relied on maize to earn a living.

However, after a string of heavy losses after the rains failed to meet expectations, he decided to take up horticulture and fish farming. And the bet’s paying off.

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