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Hydroponic farming: How Meru farmers are reaping millions

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John Mwendia at his tomato farm in Igoji. (Photo/Silas Nyamweya)

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My name is John Paul Mwendia and I am the Chairperson of Lamwe Self-Help Group. We are from Igoji East, Imenti South, in Meru County and a registered Community Based Organisation dedicated to transforming our agricultural practices to ensure food security and improve livelihoods. Together with my colleagues, Aileen Gacheri and Rita Kathambi, we lead a passionate group of 34 smallholder farmers committed to innovative farming techniques that benefit our community here in Igoji.

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