A loan helped a member to purchase a solar light and gain access to cost efficient hybrid seeds and fertilizer for maize cultivation.


Otipa's Group's story

Otipa is a 50-year-old proud father of 5 children. He is a group leader, often described as a very hardworking individual, and he is representing his group of 15 farmers in Kakamega North District. Since joining One Acre Fund in 2014, Otipa has noticed that he has been able to save more money.

Otipa described his harvest as excellent last year, but he believes he can have a better one this year by continuing to work with One Acre Fund. He is very excited to also be purchasing a solar light, as well as fertilizer and maize, because he will now be able to reduce the consumption of paraffin fuel and therefore save more money. With the profits from this season’s harvest, he plans to send his children to school.

With this loan, Otipa’s Group will be able to plant a total of 8.25 acres of land and purchase a total of 6 solar lights.

In this group: Otipa, Everlyn, Patrick, Beatrice, Priscah, Joyce, Jane, James, Dennis, Truphosa, Johena, Mary, Jared, Dickson, Livestone



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