FROM A FOOTBALLER TO A FARMER- THE INSPIRING STORY OF HARAMBEE STARS, POSTA RANGERS, AND FORMER TUSKER FC MIDFIELD MAESTRO JACKSON MACHARIA
When football came to a standstill during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jackson Macharia chose to look beyond the pitch. Inspired by his father’s wisdom and supported by KEFWA, the former Tusker FC midfielder ventured into farming, building a sustainable future through agriculture and agribusiness.
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted football across the world, forcing many players into uncertainty. But for Jackson Macharia, the period became an opportunity to reinvent himself beyond the game. Drawing inspiration from his father’s belief in agriculture and supported through KEFWA’s Mind The Gap program, the Posta Rangers FC midfielder invested in farming, growing onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes on a one-acre piece of land.
Despite facing challenges such as pests, rising costs, and capital demands, Macharia remained committed, balancing football and agribusiness while learning the value of patience, resilience, and long-term planning. His story is a powerful reminder that life beyond football matters and that athletes can create sustainable futures through entrepreneurship, preparation, and determination.
