In communities where smallholder agriculture is practiced, especially in Africa, women form the backbone of agricultural activities including production, transportation, and marketing of agricultural commodities. Women in Embu County are seeking to change the narrative capitalising on donkey rearing to improve their livelihoods. Mr. Murithi adds that “This campaign seeks to benefit the rural farmers especially women who play a vital role in the agricultural sector. The mother of three ventured into khat farming the same year she got her first donkey whom she named ‘Kativa’. In my half-acre khat farm I can make between Sh 15,000 - Sh 30,000 per month depending with the market.

Source: Standard Digital November 26, 2020 16:41 UTC