Rudo Chinyani's story

Rudo Chinyani was tired of asking her husband for money to use for an egg business project pioneered by help from Germany (help) and she decided to do something about it.

The mother of 9 years old Kudakwashe went into the village borrowing money so that she could pay for the farmer own contribution.

Chinyani is a strong woman who did not allow her husband’s words to bring her down instead they made her stronger and she is one of the successful project participants.

“My husband used to tell me to get a towel and he carries me like a baby than to waste the little money we have on a funny project and gain nothing at the end of the day,” said Chinyani.

This all changed when her husband, Clive Tayengwa, saw the building material was delivered. He was the one who also built the fowl run.

This was a good turn in their family as everyone now has something to do in making sure the business grows.

Chinyani also added that their son, Kudakwashe Tayengwa, helps them with fetching water and picking the eggs. Clive Tayengwa changes the bedding and looks for fresh grass whilst Chinyani cleans all the feeders and drinkers.

Farming as a family business is seen by this family as the ideal working concept as it gives every individual in the family a fair chance to manage the business and it has a potential of improving their lives.

“When I started this business, I was laughed at even my husband made fun of me but look at us now we are happy as a family and we share everything. New farmers should be persistent and go for what they want and all will go well,” said Chinyani.