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Age is just a number, says avocado farmer

Mzee William Chiira, 90

Mzee William Chiira, 90, with his agribusiness partner and grandson William Chiira at their farm in Ngorika village.
 

Photo credit: Waikwa Maina | Nation Media Group

By  Waikwa Maina

Contributor

Nation Media Group

The old red metallic gate near Kei Apple fence in Ngorika Village, Nyandarua County, opens to an expansive orchard.

Bees from the 80-acre farm’s 14 hives pollinate Hass avocado, macadamia and other crops.

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