In 2007, when a cane crushing factory let down George Masai Okoiti, 39, by delivering seedlings late, he quit cane farming. His next venture was watermelon farming.
Okoiti is now a successful watermelon farmer in Busia County whose advice is sought by many in his locality. In a county dominated by sugarcane farming, Okoiti is reaping benefits from his 2.5 acres farm in Kwang’amor village, Nambale sub-county.