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Mushrooms nearly gave me ulcers, but I finally nailed it

Harvested mushrooms at Jolin Farm. Kenya located Mutui-ini, Dagoretti South in Nairobi County.

There is a wrong perception that mushroom farming is a walk in the park. You start today and reap the rewards tomorrow.

“Far from it. I also embraced the project with that mentality and was in for a rude shock. The journey has been quite bumpy but I am now at a comfortable place,” Kahinju Muhia, from Dagoretti South opens up during the interview.

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