From Brick Selling to My First Vehicle

The brick-selling business is one that demands significant dedication, requiring both hard labor and time to produce and sell the bricks. My name is Mwangala, and I’m from Busia, and this is how I started. Many people discouraged me, questioning why I was involved in such a business. Some even claimed I was damaging the environment, as the land became barren after extracting the clay. The water ponds left behind from the brick-making process often caught the attention of passersby, and many didn’t approve of what I was doing.

Despite the criticism, this was my way out of poverty. Crops didn’t fare well in our area, so this was my best option. The business was costly, requiring a lot of time and patience. At times, working during heavy rains was a challenge, and the scorching sun presented its own difficulties. I had little choice, as there were no industries in the village offering affordable employment. On average, I earned Ksh 20,000 a month, though in a village where most people were poor, very few could afford brick houses.To Read More, Tap Here