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How a family tragedy gave birth to mushroom venture

Consolata Njeri

Consolata Njeri displays some of her mushrooms.
 

Photo credit: Sammy Waweru | Nation Media Group

In the midst of a banana, maize and bean-dominated region is Consolata Njeri’s mushroom farm.

Villagers in Kairi, Gatundu, grow food and cash crops. Many are also into livestock farming.