It is unimaginable that mushroom farming can turn a hustler into a millionaire overnight. David washiali, a former lecture of anatomy at Bondo KMTC, quit his job 5 years ago to invest in this unique venture and he is not ready to regret his moves.

David, currently a farmer of button mushrooms, claims he is earning a net amount of ksh. 30,000 daily.” This amount is untaxed and I have all my time to serve myself,” explains David. The 39 year old farmer insists that formal employment is a real waste of time since one spends all his time striving to help others fulfill their dreams.” For this reason, I sacked my employer and took his position in my life,”

He insists that mushroom venture is one of the easiest and cheapest start ups that jobless graduates and hustlers can venture in.

He urges new farmers to start with oyster mushrooms since they are easy to maintain, market and produce seeds, unlike button mushrooms whose productivity rate transforms from generation to generation. Button mushrooms are however more expensive and have a higher market value and therefore potential farmers should consider graduating to button mushrooms once e the venture picks.

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Requirements

According to the former don, an eighth an acre piece of land is more than enough for the venture and even its expansion. Other requirements include:

• A mud walled grass thatched house, with uncemented floor. He began with an 8m by 13m dimensions. The house should actually be dark. From this, he harvested 35 punnets a day and each punnet costed ksh. 120 back then, earning him ksh.4200 daily.
• A mixture of sand and saw dust / wheat straw/ water hyacinth can serve as a very good substrate.
• For start up, 5 liters is just enough. Spawns can be purchased at JKUAT.

After picking up, a farmer can invest in solar driers and more trained work force.

However, Washiali warns investors of risks associated with mushroom farming like invasion by rodents and a short lifespan. He urges investors to seek market prior to harvesting.

Ready Markets

Ready markets can be found at;

• Fresh horticultural retailers in major towns and cities
• Devani and kanchan mushrooms
• Agridatt limited
• Rift valley mushrooms
• Online mushrooms

Kisumu KMTC Branch was started in the year 1953 as a training school for nursing. At establishment periods, it only had a capacity for about 50 students, who could be admitted to pursue nursing but only ten would proceed to graduation.

Kisumu KMTC Branch currently has a yearly graduand population of over 300 health professionals and is one of the most serious institutions in Kisumu county, offering medical related courses.

Kisumu KMTC Branch location

The Kenya Medical training College, KMTC, Kisumu branch is situated at Kondele centre proximal to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Referral and Teaching Hospital along Kisumu-Kakamega road. Kisumu KMTC Branch is precisely 1.9 km from Kisumu city.

Kisumu KMTC Branch current Programmes

• Diploma course in Community Health Nursing
• Diploma course in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
• Diploma course in Medical Imaging Sciences
• Diploma course in Pharmacy
• Certificate course in Medical Engineering
• Higher Diploma course in Ultrasound
• Higher Diploma course in Paediatric Nursing
• Higher Diploma course in Anaesthesia -for nursing and clinical medicine proffesionals.
• A Short course in HIV Testing Services.

Kisumu KMTC Branch Facilities

• Well- book stocked library
• Well-networked computer laboratory, with adequate computers connected to the internet.
• Well-stuffed skills laboratory.
• Swift and open Wi-fi hotspot
• Modern Hostel block
• Spacious classrooms.

Kisumu KMTC Branch Student population

Currently, Kisumu KMTC Branch has over 2000 students and the number soars during every intake.

Kisumu KMTC Branch Clinical experience sites

Kisumu KMTC Branch students use Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital as their major clinical experience site. This hospital is very close to the campus.

Kisumu County Hospital, which is about 1.9 Km from Kisumu KMTC Branch, has also been a very good clinical experience site for Kisumu KMTC Branch students

Rural experience sites include the Mbale sub county hospital, Vihiga county referral hospital, Mosoriot hospital, Kombewa hospital, and Muhoroni Rural Health Training Centre among others.

Kisumu KMTC Branch Clubs and societies

• Kisumu KMTC Branch Christian union students
• Kisumu KMTC Branch catholic action
• Kisumu KMTC Branch Muslim students’ association
• Kisumu KMTC Branch SDA students’ association

Kisumu KMTC Branch sports teams

Kisumu KMTC Branch boasts of the following unbeatable teams that participate in the KMTC sports competitions.

• Kisumu KMTC Branch basketball
• Kisumu KMTC Branch volleyball
• Kisumu KMTC Branch handball
• Kisumu KMTC Branch netball
• Kisumu KMTC Branch football
• Kisumu KMTC Branch athletics
• Kisumu KMTC Branch rugby
• Kisumu KMTC Branch lawn-tennis
• Kisumu KMTC Branch indoor teams like darts, chess, scrabble, badminton, table-tennis, and draughts.

Kisumu KMTC Branch Contact Details

Postal Address

The Principal

KMTC Kisumu Campus

Po Box 1594 – 40100

Kisumu.

Telephone number: +254708668923/ 020 785002

Email address: [email protected]