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Penny-Stocker
#1 Posted : Friday, July 12, 2013 6:25:55 PM
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Hi guys and gals......so, way back in November 2012 I paid a visit to these French nationals (really global citizens since they've lived almost everywhere) in Ugunja, Siaya county. They begin with roughly about 14 acres - their venture, as of November 2012, had a turnover of about 45K Euro (just shy of KSh.5m depending on exchange rate). Why aren't most of us doing this....I'm planning a similar venture myself. Check out their blog.

http://footprintsfarmkenya.blogspot.com/
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alma
#2 Posted : Friday, July 12, 2013 6:46:01 PM
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luv it!
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Metasploit
#3 Posted : Friday, July 12, 2013 7:00:25 PM
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Gotta visit this guys!!its a real challenge..and i really like their blog

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Lolest!
#4 Posted : Friday, July 12, 2013 9:26:40 PM
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very interesting...and simple
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Penny-Stocker
#5 Posted : Friday, July 12, 2013 9:41:27 PM
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Lolest! wrote:
very interesting...and simple


@Lolest, I love their philosophy! Nothing goes to waste. And they're also providing employment, not to mention fresh food free of chemicals to the locals! And guess what, their balance sheet is reading +
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Penny-Stocker
#6 Posted : Friday, July 12, 2013 9:43:00 PM
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Metasploit wrote:
Gotta visit this guys!!its a real challenge..and i really like their blog


I think what's on their side is dirt cheap labor and readily available market for everything they're producing.
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Njung'e
#7 Posted : Saturday, July 13, 2013 8:12:27 AM
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@Penny-stocker,

Where in Ugunja?
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Penny-Stocker
#8 Posted : Saturday, July 13, 2013 4:45:44 PM
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Njung'e wrote:
@Penny-stocker,

Where in Ugunja?

Ugunja is in Siaya County, about 40min drive south east of Kisumu.
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Chaka
#9 Posted : Saturday, July 13, 2013 4:48:56 PM
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@Penny-Stocker,
How did these guys end up here?
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Lolest!
#10 Posted : Saturday, July 13, 2013 5:09:23 PM
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Penny-Stocker wrote:
Njung'e wrote:
@Penny-stocker,

Where in Ugunja?

Ugunja is in Siaya County, about 40min drive south east of Kisumu.

@stocker, @njung'e asked where specifically. He most likely knows Ugunja.
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Penny-Stocker
#11 Posted : Saturday, July 13, 2013 5:09:43 PM
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Chaka wrote:
@Penny-Stocker,
How did these guys end up here?

Chaka, I wish I could answer that .unfortunately, I don't know how they got there.
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Njung'e
#12 Posted : Sunday, July 14, 2013 6:32:44 AM
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Lolest! wrote:
Penny-Stocker wrote:
Njung'e wrote:
@Penny-stocker,

Where in Ugunja?

Ugunja is in Siaya County, about 40min drive south east of Kisumu.

@stocker, @njung'e asked where specifically. He most likely knows Ugunja.


Laughing out loudly ....I got it anyway and will certainly pass by some day in the near future.For those who would be interested,there are 3 ways of getting there but the 2 easiest are;

Approach 1.

From Ugunja centre,head North to Ligega centre (about 5Km from Ugunja on the Kisumu -Busia highway),then turn right and drive on a further 4Km to Sihai centre.You are there.

Approach 2.(All weather road)

From Kakamega,drive to Mumias and through the town.Take the road heading to Musanda.On the outskirts of Mumias town (at Bishop Hannington ACK),take the route to Matawa bridge (Nzoia river).Drive on to Indangalasia,turn left after Indangalasia and drive on to Kodongo centre.Proceed on the same road to Bar Ndege Primary and further on to Konyango and then straight on to Sihai centre.
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mawinder
#13 Posted : Sunday, July 14, 2013 6:50:55 PM
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Njung'e wrote:
Lolest! wrote:
Penny-Stocker wrote:
Njung'e wrote:
@Penny-stocker,

Where in Ugunja?

Ugunja is in Siaya County, about 40min drive south east of Kisumu.

@stocker, @njung'e asked where specifically. He most likely knows Ugunja.


Laughing out loudly ....I got it anyway and will certainly pass by some day in the near future.For those who would be interested,there are 3 ways of getting there but the 2 easiest are;

Approach 1.

From Ugunja centre,head North to Ligega centre (about 5Km from Ugunja on the Kisumu -Busia highway),then turn right and drive on a further 4Km to Sihai centre.You are there.

Approach 2.(All weather road)

From Kakamega,drive to Mumias and through the town.Take the road heading to Musanda.On the outskirts of Mumias town (at Bishop Hannington ACK),take the route to Matawa bridge (Nzoia river).Drive on to Indangalasia,turn left after Indangalasia and drive on to Kodongo centre.Proceed on the same road to Bar Ndege Primary and further on to Konyango and then straight on to Sihai centre.

Approach 2 is close to my sugarcane plantation in Matawa.
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KulaRaha
#14 Posted : Sunday, July 14, 2013 7:28:22 PM
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Excellent stuff!
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#15 Posted : Tuesday, July 16, 2013 9:41:34 AM
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Penny-Stocker wrote:
Metasploit wrote:
Gotta visit this guys!!its a real challenge..and i really like their blog


I think what's on their side is dirt cheap labor and readily available market for everything they're producing.


I do think that Kenya generally in all corners still enjoys cheap labor a good impetus to growth and development.
The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts while the stupid ones are full of confidence
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kollabo
#16 Posted : Tuesday, July 16, 2013 10:41:13 AM
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Very inspiring. how come wangoso seem to hack it?
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