
Lucy Ichuga, who had a passion for farming since her school days, shifted to selling onions in Molo, Nakuru County after the 2007 post-election violence. In late 2019, she discovered a farmer selling chicks online, which led her to source chicks easily from a local farmer. This transition highlights the impact of social media on agricultural markets, especially during the nationwide lockdown imposed by the government.
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