Moving to Nyandarua
The people who came to Nyandarua after Independence to purchase land were fairly young and energetic, probably in their late 20s with the oldest ones being in their…
Owning Nyandarua
The colonial masters had dealt the entire country a blow with their “Divide and Conquer” strategy. Every tribe was made to fear, and be suspicious of the next…
OlKalou Weather has Changed Alot
Before scientists warned us of Global warming, my parents and other OlKalou farmers already knew something unusual had happened to the weather patterns they knew and experienced in…
Produce – Everywhere You Look
There were plenty of rainy months in Nyandarua with only a handful of dry ones. Nyandarua has a one season harvest. While in Gikuyu they plant their maize…
Finally Our Very Own Donkey
For my family, it took a while before my mother was convinced we needed a donkey. I believe deep down she knew we needed one, but past experiences…
Dry But Still Very Cold
With the description of drought and very hot sun in those first months of the year, you might be tempted to think Nyandarua finally warmed up. Not for…
Kigethi Comes Home
After the birds had eaten their share of the wheat, it was time to bring in the Kigethi. Kigethi was intimidatingly huge. It was such a sight when…
Clarion Call For Produce
I strongly feel if somebody opened up markets for Nyandarua farmers, they could grow more crops on their fertile extensive farms and even cash crops like wheat and…
Sheep Shearing
Nyandarua is famous for its sheep. They thrive in the cold Nyandarua temperatures because they have a thick white layer of wool that covers their bodies, keeping them…
Homesteads
Majority of farmers who bought land in Nyandarua were not wealthy people. They had just come from under colonial oppression that had limited their opportunities in education and…