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At 76, Elijah Nyagah is living proof that retirement can be the start of something even greater. The former teacher isn’t just enjoying his golden years, he’s thriving, thanks to a bold decision he made decades ago: investing in coffee farming. Today, the Embu based retiree earns more from his 3,000 coffee stems than he ever did in his teaching career. While many retirees grapple with shrinking pension cheques and rising expenses, Elijah’s story flips the script—turning retirement into a season of reward, not regret.
Retired teacher ventures into coffee farming in Embu
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