Gilad Milo, a musician, became famous in Kenya thanks in large part to his song “Unajua,” which featured Wendy Kimani.
The love song has gone viral on YouTube, with over 8 million views. Kenyans found it funny that a foreigner like Gilad could sing in Swahili with such fluency.
Despite the meteoric rise of his music career, Gilad has always considered himself a master of none.
He’s worked as a writer, PR specialist, diplomat, and singer, and he’s come to the conclusion that nobody’s “meant” to do just one thing.
You weren’t just destined to be an average Joe. The world is open for you to discover and enjoy.
The former diplomat assures you that you are not trapped in your current role and that, in fact, you are performing a vital function in society.
Ole Raha Garlic Farm, Inside
The 51-year-old’s good fortune in life can be traced to his position as a partner in the prosperous Ole Raha garlic farm in Kajiado County.
He says they started from scratch, preparing the property by removing it, sampling the soil, plowing, and installing drip irrigation.
Gilad claims that in order to be a successful farmer, one must pay meticulous attention to detail.
In general, but especially during the first two months, garlic thrives in a warm, sunny location that also receives regular watering.
Gilad employs only fully developed bulbs as seed, which is essential for rapid plant germination.
Rwanda Giant and Africa Giant are the two types grown at Ole Raha Farm. Garlic usually is ready for harvest after four months.
The farmer’s harvest could be reduced by the presence of insects and diseases. As a result, it will be necessary to survey the farm and apply pesticides.
According to Gilad, garlic is a “strong” plant, but red ants may devour its leaves. Fortunately, these ants can be eliminated with common pesticides.
According to the “Sema Milele” singer, it might cost between ksh 300,000 and ksh 350,000. The drip irrigation system could cost up to $165,000.
This is the most costly input. He explains that a farmer could potentially harvest 4 tons of the crop, with each kilogram fetching 150 Kenyan Shillings at market. The grand sum is now Ksh 600,000.
The ready market in Kenya prevents him from shipping the garlic elsewhere. In recent years, Ole Raha Farm has expanded into making garlic seeds available to other farms. In addition, they hope to expand into the garlic paste industry in the near future.
