Trans Nzoia Health Worker Quits Ksh 20K per Month Job, Now Makes Ksh 100K From Poultry Farming
Gladys, a former health worker from Trans Nzoia, has made a remarkable transformation in her career by leaving her Ksh 20,000 monthly job to pursue her passion for poultry farming.
This decision has not only redefined her professional path but also significantly improved her financial situation, allowing her to earn an impressive Ksh 100,000 monthly from her new venture.
Early Career and Challenges
After completing her education, Gladys embarked on a career in healthcare, initially securing a job at a private medical facility where she earned Ksh 15,000 per month.
After a year, she moved to another hospital, where her salary increased to Ksh 20,000.
Despite this salary increment, she struggled to meet her basic needs, leading her to consider alternative sources of income.
With the rising costs of living and the demands of her job, Gladys turned to poultry farming as a side hustle.
“My salary was not enough to cover all my expenses,” she said. “I often worked night shifts, so I thought chicken farming could help supplement my income.”
Taking the Leap
In 2019, inspired by successful poultry farmers and motivated by the need for financial independence, Gladys decided to resign from her job and focus on poultry farming full-time.
“I had seen how President William Ruto transformed his life through poultry farming, and that inspired me to take a leap of faith,” she shared.
Gladys began her journey by raising one-day-old chicks in a small structure and selling them once they reached one month old.
Additionally, she started keeping kienyeji chickens, known for their egg production, which became ready for market in just four months.
A Flourishing Business
Within months of committing to poultry farming, Gladys’s business began to flourish. Her monthly income soared to between Ksh 80,000 and Ksh 100,000, allowing her to enjoy a level of financial freedom she had never experienced before.
“I can earn what many employed people in Kenya make, all from my chicken business,” she proudly stated.
Gladys’s newfound success has enabled her to achieve significant milestones in her personal life.
She has built a three-bedroom house for her parents, purchased a vehicle, and even acquired a motorcycle to facilitate her business operations.
Looking Ahead
Gladys’s success story highlights the potential of agribusiness in transforming lives. With plans to expand her poultry operations further, she aims to build rental properties and continue her journey in entrepreneurship.
“Poultry farming has changed my life for the better. I have never regretted my decision to leave my job,” Gladys remarked. She encourages others to consider agribusiness as a viable career path, emphasizing that hard work and determination can lead to remarkable achievements.
