Chabari’s mission to end food insecurity in Tharaka

“I began farming sorghum, green grams, and pearl millet after losing my job in Nairobi. My father opposed the decision, believing farming was not suitable for an IT expert,” said Godfrey Chabari.

29-year-old Godfrey Chabari, an Information Technology diploma graduate who turned to cereal farming after losing his job due to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, was trained to be a community trainer by the DTCs 4 Youth Job Creation Project, which enabled him to guide other farmers while sustaining his farming enterprise.

He converted his three-acre farm into a seed production hub, which yields 450kg per harvest of green grams, pearl millet, or sorghum, with an average of 380kg. The knowledge he gained helped him achieve good yields, which in turn allowed him to invest in building a house, starting a cybercafé, and supporting his young family.

The project’s focus on drought-tolerant crops and youth empowerment has significantly improved yields and ensured a drop in food insecurity in Tharaka Nithi.

Read the full story here in The Star newspaper.