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Winnie Cheruiyot: How I Made My First Sh350,000 from Chickens

  From humble beginnings in Bomet County, Kenyan entrepreneur Winnie Cheruiyot turned her passion for poultry into a thriving business, earning her first Sh350,000 from selling chickens—a journey that started with just 300 chicks. 📌 Starting Small, Thinking Big Winnie first ventured into chicken farming in 2015, acquiring 300 day-old chicks from KALRO, Kenya’s livestock research institute. She took part in comprehensive training programs covering feeding, vaccination, brooding, housing, record-keeping, and biosecurity—everything needed to run a sustainable poultry farm. Her dedication paid off after building a poultry house that met KALRO standards, allowing her to become a certified distributor of improved chicken breeds.  🌱 Meeting the Market Demand She received a second batch of 500 chicks (KC1 breed), 300 of them hens known for early egg-laying and fast growth. Once they matured, she sold them to farmers in Bomet and Kericho counties, where demand was high. The profits h...

Aliniambia Ninanuka Kama Samaki: The Day I Faced the Truth About My Body — and Took Back My Confidence”

Introduction: A Moment That Changed Everything I’ll never forget that day. I was sitting across from a guy I had been talking to for a few weeks. Everything was going well — until he said something that shattered my self-esteem: "Mbona unanuka kama samaki ameoza?" It felt like a punch to the gut. Embarrassed. Confused. Angry. But also — curious. Was he being rude, or was there something I needed to learn? That day led me down a path of self-discovery, understanding my body, and embracing hygiene not just for others — but for me. The Reality: Women’s Bodies Are Naturally Complex Let’s be clear: the vagina is self-cleaning and has its own scent — which is completely normal. That natural scent changes depending on: * Menstrual cycle * Hormones * Sweat * Diet * Sexual activity * Hygiene habits But sometimes, when the smell becomes strong, fishy, or sour, it may be a sign of an imbalance— not something to be ashamed of, but something to check. Common Causes of Strong Vaginal Odor ...