Mkulima Young Champion - Jobless teacher (30) who built 'meat empire'
Jobless teacher who built multi-million 'meat empire' in Thika
"From a meare salary of Sh 5,000 a month, six years ago, young Kimani's (30 years of age) assets are worth few millions, and still counting"
A teaching job interview that saw Francis Kimani compete for one post with another 60 graduates was the only thing he needed to know he was not meant to live off teaching, his area of training.
He had graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree (Kiswahili and History) from Kenyatta University in 2008 and gotten a Board of Governors (BOG) teaching job at Ngoliba Sec School. He earned Sh 5,000 a month and his take home was between Sh 2,500 and Sh 3,500 after transport deduction!
But six years later, Kimani is worth more than Sh 50Million with a monthly income of about Sh 40,000. His wife, a full time manager at the farm, is also paid a similar amount every month.
"The interview in my own school really disappointed me. I was already teaching there but the person who got the job had graduated 10 years before me. I decided the Teachers Service Commission(TSC) job was the wrong dream to chase," says Kimani.
His farm at Munyu, 20 kilometres from Thika town is an apt example of a meat empire built in under six years.
In the farm, there are 202 goats, 93 cows, 56 kienyenji chicken and 17 boran cattle.
"I chose to farm meat animals because the demand for meat is high. It can only grow higher with growing population and shrinking herds in many farms," he says.
At his backyard, Kimani has three vehicles, including a Mercedes Benz and several rental houses in the outskirts of Thika Town, all estimated to be worth millions of shillings.
"I started by leasing ten acres of land. Since then, I have bought several lands. I bought this farm," he explains.
The breeds at Kimani's farm are cross breeds as they give better yields. His goats weigh between 35 and 65 kilos while his fat boran cattle from Garissa weigh about 250 kilograms. "The cattle sell at Sh 60,000. The goats fetch about Sh 10,000. I normally sell my animals in intervals of three months," he explains.
He adds, "As a youth, I thought my education should help me know how I can live a better life not just to get a formal job. The obsession with formal jobs is a misconception that is eating our youth," advises.
Kimani believes there will be an agribusiness explosion in the coming years and encourages the youth to see farming as the next big thing. "Population in towns is increasing and demand is rising. There is no way agricultural produce will miss market in the near future," he confidently says.
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Kudos brother we should teach this people about lot feeding of emanciated cattle.keep up
thank you man for your ideas...you real DO a good farming business but still you have to feed those animals as well...you have to improve your business...you NEED more sKILLS on farm management...but still you are good but work hard on management still your farm marketing is good as presented yourself..GOO job BROTHER...AFRICA NEEDS YOU...
Thanks kimani inspired by your work. Feedlot farming in want to venture to this type I f farming
This is very inspirational. I just wish that you'd have shared your contacts. There is an increasing number of young Kenyans who would like to get into agriculture but may not have sufficient information. I also wish all the best.
Please get the cattle fed not only to ensure good beef but also just to show love to your animals Sir.if they are loved they tend to do well
Forget about the hatefu comments here. You are grate. I love the hiring land factor. I never thought of it.
Ledie Nami l totally agree with you. Our good brother could learn a thing or two about making his cattle look more fatter.
@maxamillionfrontiers9768
3 жыл бұрын
He said that there was a drought which has affected his cattle and that he has even lost ten cows
This is an amazing idea 💡
Drought is the challenge to Farmers especially with small capital! Congratulations brother, you have inspired me!
love your video
This is the way to go hongera
That is my dreams but I thought is very difficult to start coz of capital and land
My brother feed your cows ooooooo LOL
Multi million...cows are bones..gets a vet.
Nice
My brother you are doing great but you have to care for the sick cows
Ah the broh is doing his best more best practice's on animal development and genetics
this is a real farm
i guess these cows are for skin only
good job bro,,,,,just fattening for some cattle
Very nspiring but those cows are way too bony. They need some fattening though.
@noury5us
9 жыл бұрын
I very much agree the first thing that came to my mind..these cows needs good nutrition. Increase your productivity by feeding them more.
@ShuebAbdullahi
5 жыл бұрын
@Welcome's House I don't think u can eat bones
@epictv8845
4 жыл бұрын
He said it's 3month drought that has caused it
@petrusliebenberg3915
3 жыл бұрын
@@ShuebAbdullahi 😂
nice goat's, but the cows are very tin.
....hello please share Mr.Kimani contacts
Those cows are way too skinny for beef production
Hi please Mr.Kimani share your contacts
cattle needs more grass and to check for parasites too darn skinny
If we can get your contacts or a Facebook account any form of communication that we can be able to reach you Kimani..
How come those cow are so skinny They don't look healthy They look underfed
Those cattle look skinny 😳😱🙄
I want to start breeding sheep n goats. Good video
@petermalegesi892
6 жыл бұрын
goog job
you need hydroponics technology
Im American but I been looking at crossing with a african breed
@Mr.George.N
6 жыл бұрын
Brandon Glymph ✈️✈️✈️ your cow
Share your contacts brother
Man take care of your animals on the side of their healthy.
hmmm....the cows look so skinny though
U a mistreating animals,,, feed them well so that they can feed u too
@nsibwenekaswaga6267
4 жыл бұрын
I wish you could have heard each and every word spoken! Drought has hit the farm
@nkaiseng4698
4 жыл бұрын
@@nsibwenekaswaga6267 he must plan for draught season. What's the purpose of having 50 cattle that are not quality.
Fattening these animals eats into ur profits....
Your animals look miserable geez!!!