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Rain or sunshine, I will grow my favourite crops and rear livestock

By Nanjinia Wamuswa | 10yrs ago

Mr Robert Kieti with some of his pigs in his farm located in Kyanzavi Location, Matungulu Sub County and Machakos County. PHOTO BY NANJINIA WAMUSWA

It is no secret that Ukambani does not receive much rainfall. For this reason, not much farming goes on in the region - not unless one is impassioned to do so.

This must be the case for Robert Kieti, who was not deterred by the dry and hot weather in his county, Machakos.

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