Omondi never imagined that the rabbits he once kept for fun would become the key to rebuilding his future. Growing up in rural Kenya, his favorite subject in school was agriculture. He loved learning about animals, crops, and the rhythms of the land. But when the time came to join high school, financial hardship closed that door. With no scholarship and no fees, Omondi stayed home—disappointed, but not defeated.
“I
started rearing rabbits for fun,” he recalls. “Just like having a pet.”
At first,
it was a way to stay busy, a quiet joy in the midst of uncertainty. He built
simple cages, fed his rabbits with greens from the garden, and watched them
multiply. But everything changed the day a friend invited him to a youth
meeting organized by Women Business Hub.
“I was shocked
to learn that rabbits can be raised for making money,” Omondi says.
That
moment sparked something in him. He didn’t have the capital to start
large-scale farming, but he had rabbits—and a new vision. He began improving
his cages, learning about breeding, and connecting with local buyers. Slowly,
his hobby turned into a hustle.
Today,
Omondi has sold over 30 mature rabbits for meat, earning $12 each and making a
total of $360. It’s more than just income—it’s dignity, direction, and proof
that passion can be a foundation for progress.
“Now my
life will have a meaning,” he says with quiet pride.
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