The former altar boy and the ‘farming girl’ building Green Eden
Relatives who tried to stop Ritkatmun Bwemana from becoming a farmer now send her photographs of their farms, asking for advice. She remembers when they thought she needed some. Her grades were good enough to pursue a career in medicine. Why waste them on agriculture? Some called her father, hoping he could intervene. But Bwemana […]
Two women, one a former altar boy and the other a "farming girl," are building a sustainable future together in Kenya. Ritkatmun Bwemana, an agronomist, and Theophilus Maimako, an altar boy-turned-tech entrepreneur, share their passions and beliefs in an interview. Bwemana, who has always dreamed of farming since she was 11, is now working to ensure food integrity and nutrition security through her organization, Green Eden.
Maimako, who grew up with priests and studied theology, believes in taking responsibility for one's actions instead of attributing everything to God. Despite their differences, the pair complement each other well, with Bwemana focusing on technical aspects and Maimako excelling in human connection and networking. Together, they aim to create change in the lives of rural smallholder farmers, promoting food sovereignty and ensuring that everyone has access to healthy and sufficient food.
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