While working as an agricultural teacher, Lucy Kambo instilled in her students the value of agriculture as the foundation of the country’s economy.
Her passion for teaching, however, was hampered by financial restrictions resulting from her very modest salary.
To boost her income, Kambo started keeping cows in her compound, with her dedicated team looking after the animals while she taught.
This shift not only brought extra revenue, but also resulted in an abundance of valuable manure. Her foray into farming exposed her to the world of agricultural cultivation.
Using the nutrient-rich manure, Kambo started cultivating vegetables, notably spinach.
Her passion in crop growing grew as she began to cultivate tree tomatoes on her Nakuru property. She rapidly developed a strong attachment to her agriculture exploratory voyage.
With an insatiable desire to expand her agricultural pursuits, Lucy looked for a farm with year-round irrigation.
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After weeks of searching, she discovered the ideal area and opted to cultivate a variety of high-value herbs, including mint, thyme, rosemary and sage.
This decision marked her debut into the herb market, which opened up new opportunities.
Lucy also signed a contract with an export company to plant summer flowers, forcing her to balance her teaching and agricultural responsibilities.
The expanding demands of her agricultural businesses forced her to abandon dairy farming and finally resign from teaching to give her full focus to the burgeoning realm of agribusiness.
Lucy’s journey into agribusiness has not been without its hurdles. However, her dedication to lifelong study and innovation has moved her forward.
In 2013, she earned a Master’s degree from Egerton University.