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Prosperous rabbit keeper who said no to culture

Rabbit farming is often considered as an activity for ‘uncircumcised boys’ in the Agikuyu culture. However, despite the deeply rooted belief, Moses Gathua has defied the odds and is now a successful rabbit farmer in Nakuru town.

At the outskirts of the town, Gathua set up his rabbit farming venture in Lanet, about ten kilometers from Nakuru town, five years ago after quitting his job in a local micro-finance company.

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