Ivy Wambui – Kiambu County
“My Name is Ivy Wambui. I was among the luck beneficiaries to attend a four days BDS training organized by Aayden Consulting in Thika last year (2020). Before the training I had saved Ksh.50, 000 to start a business although I was torn between multiple business ideas. During the training, we were taken through business idea generation and screening process and it’s at this time that I became interested in venturing into poultry farming. Besides, I gained skills in marketing, record keeping, costing among others that gave me confidence to start. After the training, I got a grant of Ksh.40,000 from MSEA which I topped up to my savings and bought 400 layers chicken. Aayden assigned me a coach who would visit my farm in Kandara and give me basic tips on areas to work on. One of the key areas was business records as I was able to keep track of my sales and expenses. On an average, am able to sell 10 trays of egg per day at Ksh.300. My net profit per week from poultry ranges between Ksh.6000 and Ksh.9000. I have developed a great passion in agribusiness over time and I have added four dairy cows to farm. I have employed one youth to support daily activities in the farm. Currently am selling 40 liters of milk per day at Ksh.40 per liter. My vision is to have at least 2000 layers and 20 dairy cows” employing at least 4 youths”