Youths from Mwea East sub-county in Kirinyaga County are earning a living through rabbit farming adopting a zero-waste model following high demand for rabbit meat and urine which they collect and use as foliar fertilizer to promote organic farming.
Rabbit urine is a valuable plant nourishment for farmers, serving as both a biofertilizer and a natural pesticide. It's rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, making it an effective way to improve soil health and promote crop growth The group of five university graduates dubbed Favour Giants, located at Mugamba Ciura Village in Murinduko Ward, currently has over 300 rabbits which are kept in modern cages until maturity and sold in various eateries in different towns within and outside the county.
Stella Njagi, a project management graduate who manages the farm on behalf of the other members, reveals that the zero-waste model involves building modern structures which have installed pipes that collect urine.
The structure is installed with drips for water supply to rabbits to promote hygiene as well as avoid dilution of rabbit urine with other water sources.
