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Trendy farming methods take root in urban areas

At Peninah Munyithya’s one-acre farm in Kasarani, off the busy Thika Highway, there are several small gardens of kales, spinach, tomatoes and herbs. There is also a chicken coop where the city dweller rears 300 kienyeji chicken for eggs and meat.

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