Breaking The Agricultural Barriers - Rasoha Wirukha, 64yrs. Kaimosi-Vihiga | Ep 26.

In which area of life have you been most successful and comfortable to share with the world about? Agricultural farming

What inspired you to pursue this journey, and how did you overcome initial challenges? My Twin sister inspired me to pursue the journey. One day I visited her in Migori county where she is married and is in residency there. I found her on a large farm very busy planting different seeds and crops. She didn't have enough time as she was concentrated on cultivation and I asked her why she wasn't giving me some attention and she showed me 100000 shillings in her account. "All this money?" I asked her, “yes" she said, “this is what I got from this agricultural farming for the sale of the produces last month”. I was touched since I was always dependent on people for money. I saw her actions and I told her to teach me. For three days I stayed with her and she gave me 20000 shillings to go and start my own farming journey. That is how I made up my mind and started agricultural farming that has advanced to this date and I make my own money without depending on anybody.

Please share a significant moment or decision that played a significant role in your success? When I visited my sister and she showed me 100000 shillings which she got from the sale of her farm products. She gave me 20000 shillings to start up my own farming setup. That is what made me decide that I can do farming and make my own money without depending on anybody and I succeeded in the agriculture.

How do you navigate work-life balance and maintain your well-being amidst the success? I have a family and my efforts in the agricultural sector is what provides for them. I get time to sit down with them and discuss on our issues and wellbeing. Having money isn't the solution to everything and I try to spend as much time with my family. I am a member of a church and a leader and this plays a big role in teaching my fellow church members about what I do and explain how I make my living through agriculture.

What advice would you give to aspiring women on a similar journey or who dream of the same kind of success? I can tell them that everything is possible so long as you give it a try. We can learn from friends or just try it ourselves and see the change it brings. I do not depend much on funds from outside as I am sure of the sales of my products. Agriculture is a good economic activity and it is worth giving a try.

In the face of setbacks, how do you stay resilient and continue to thrive in your journey? Agriculture has many problems that come with it, lack of rain, too much of it and all these aren’t much under any farmers control. I visit agricultural offices and talk to the officers inquiring on as many questions on problems I might be facing and how to overcome them. I am always introducing new farming methods and new crops based on the weather and this makes my agriculture to thrive day in day out.

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