Hello

Your subscription is almost coming to an end. Don’t miss out on the great content on Nation.Africa

Ready to continue your informative journey with us?

Hello

Your premium access has ended, but the best of Nation.Africa is still within reach. Renew now to unlock exclusive stories and in-depth features.

Reclaim your full access. Click below to renew.

Subscribe for a month to get full access
Paul Nyongesa

Paul Nyongesa, a former  agricultural extension officer, at his mushroom farm in Kakamega County. 

| Richard Maosi | Nation Media Group

Seeds of Gold

Premium

My sweet products from mushrooms

WhatsApp Image 2025-04-22 at 07.39.48 (1)

By  Richard Maosi

Contributor

What you need to know:

  • Nyongesa has not only perfected the art of growing oyster mushrooms but he also makes value-added products from the crop.
  • Nyongesa started mushroom farming in 2005 and has attended various trainings over the years on growing the crop.


Situated off Webuye-Kakamega Road, Sikali is not your typical Kenyan village.

Here, most farms are dotted with sweet potatoes – the dominant crop  – as many farmers ditch maize due to low prices.

Also Read

In the headlines