A Grade 7 student at St. Marks Kidek Primary School in Amagoro, Teso North sub-county, has taken to rabbit farming to enable him to pay for his school fees.
Master Alex Imwene, 14, said that the venture has greatly eased the economic burden of his parents and is optimistic that he will be able to save for his secondary school and college fees.
Imwene, who is an aspiring Engineer, said he started the project through financial assistance from his parents.
He said that the venture started with two rabbits and the number had increased exponentially, boosting his morale and productivity.
Imwene admitted that rabbit farming was very profitable with a bunny selling at Ksh250.
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“Through the money I have received, I was able to construct a bigger shelter to house the animals,” he said.
“It’s cheap to rear them as they mostly feed on blackjack, kales (sukuma wiki) and potatoes,” he added.
Imwene noted that rabbit farming is a sustainable and profitable agricultural venture with far-reaching benefits for both the individual farmer and the broader community, terming it a ‘goldmine’ for those willing to explore it.
By Godfrey Wamalwa
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