'How soldier flies have boosted my fish output'

Steve Ken Black soldier fly farmer at his farm in Maara, Tharaka Nithi County. [Lydiah Nyawira, Standard]

In the lush green hills of Chogoria, in Tharaka Nithi County, one homestead stands out from the rest with its large fish ponds visible from the main road into the village.

Steve Ken Mugambi,30, a fish farmer, is gaining popularity in the area following his efforts to grow his Secure Afri farm through diversifying into black soldier fly (BSF) rearing.