Pepper farming has left sweet taste in our lives

Dorris Akinyi at her pepper farm in Kabonyo village, Kisumu County. (Collins Oduor, Standard)

George Obwanga and his wife Dorice Akinyi had tried several business ventures from boda boda to fishing and hawking in vain. Then they embraced hot pepper or chilli farming which they do on an acre in Kadhiambo village, Nyando Sub County.

Though they have had bitter days, the couple says red pepper has brought them nothing but sweetness for the last five years.