Joseph Lokundu Charles
Joseph is a Mentor of Farmers in Kalabeyei
In Kalobeyei Settlement, Joseph Lokundu, a refugee from South Sudan joined Vijana in KilimoBizz program in 2023, and received training in poultry management and other skills, enabling him to mentor approximately 370 farmers in the Kalabeyei settlement. The WFP training and connections with partners like Kuza Biashara has enhanced his business, leadership abilities, and digital skills, allowing him to support his family and the wider community through his poultry business. Despite challenges like weather fluctuations, Joseph reinvests profits in his business and family, and demonstrates commitment to his operations.
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