A traditional leader in Mbala district has awarded his 36 year old subject for being best emerging farmer in Mbala district.
Speaking when awarding a certificate to Kasomo Chaila during the annual Mutomolo ceremony, chief Mpande said it is encouraging to see young people take up farming as a livelihood.
He thanked Chaila for his continues contribution to the Mutomolo ceremony and urged young people in his chiefdom to emulate Chaila adding that farming is no longer for the elderly but for everyone who wants to better their livelihood.
And upon receiving his certificate, Chaila thanked chief Mpande and the Mbala community for recognizing him adding that the gesture has encouraged him to work even harder.
He said he ventured into farming at a very young age and has never regretted his decision because farming has proved to be a very lucrative business.
Mr. Chaila revealed that he has more than 200 herds of cattle and grows maize, soy beans and peas at his Iziya farms.
He added that he was recently awarded a license to keep wild animals and will soon start rearing ostriches.
Mr. Chaila appealed to young people in Mbala district to start farming whilst still young as farming was a very interesting business with a lot of capital returns.
The Mutomolo ceremony was held over the weekend in Mbala district and attracted a lot of people from different walks of life who were entertained by traditional music and cultural dancers.