Former nominated senator Millicent Omanga has given Kenyans a glimpse into her commercial poultry farming business, revealing another side of her entrepreneurial life beyond politics and public engagements.
Omanga, popularly known as Mama Miradi, shared a video on social media showing herself inside a poultry house as she collected fresh eggs from layer hens.
The footage offered her followers a rare look at her farming activities, with the former senator moving through a poultry unit fitted with cages while gathering eggs.
Accompanying the video was a message emphasising the importance of hard work, honest business and continued service to the public.
“A leader never forgets the value of hard work. From business to the farm, I believe in the power of hard work, honest hustle, and serving the people,” she wrote.
Her message highlighted her belief that leadership and entrepreneurship can go hand in hand, shifting attention from political affairs to agricultural enterprise.
Although Omanga did not disclose the exact location of the farm, the number of chickens she keeps or the quantity of eggs produced daily, the footage showed her personally collecting eggs inside the poultry facility.
She also did not reveal the financial value of the investment or the markets supplied by the business.
Nevertheless, the video gave followers a practical glimpse into the work involved in running a commercial poultry operation.
Omanga is widely recognised for her political engagements and community initiatives, but her latest post highlights her involvement in business activities away from the political arena.
Her poultry farming revelation also adds to a business journey she has previously discussed publicly, including the humble beginnings that shaped her entrepreneurial ambitions.
In September 2026, Omanga reflected on her early days as an entrepreneur during an interview with media personality Oga Obinna, revealing that she initially sold clothes and household items from the boot of her car before establishing a shop.
“When I started business ya kwanza kabisa, kabla sijakua na duka, nilikua nauza nguo, nilikua nauza kwa boot, yaani vitu zangu ninge hawk kwa boot,” she recalled.
She further explained how she would load merchandise into her vehicle and sell directly to customers.
“Lakini nilianza kuuza kwa gari. Like I could carry kwa boot, najaza najaza na nauza,” she added.
Her account illustrated how she began building her business before establishing herself in wider public life.
It also provided context for her latest poultry farming post, which places considerable emphasis on hard work and the value of building sustainable enterprises.
In a March 2021 interview reported by The Standard, Omanga also recalled making her first million shillings at the age of 19 after starting to trade while studying at the University of Nairobi.
She said she bought goods in Eastleigh and resold them at a profit, including supplying bedsheets to a hotel in Eldoret.
These experiences help explain why entrepreneurship has remained an important part of her public story.
Omanga’s latest video also comes amid growing interest in poultry farming as a potential source of income for Kenyan entrepreneurs.
Commercial layer farming involves raising hens for egg production, with businesses relying on proper animal care, consistent production and dependable distribution networks.
Eggs can be supplied to households, shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants and other commercial buyers.
However, operating a poultry farm also comes with expenses, including poultry feed, veterinary services, housing, labour and transportation.
For farmers operating at a commercial scale, managing production costs and maintaining access to reliable markets can determine whether the venture generates sustainable returns.
Omanga has not disclosed the financial details of her operation, meaning the size of her investment and its profitability remain unknown.
Beyond her private business interests, the former senator has also been associated with community initiatives under the Mama Miradi identity, including activities focused on women’s economic empowerment and support for vulnerable households.
In March 2026, she attracted attention after sharing details of a chicken-and-ugali distribution exercise in Kawangware, Nairobi, while inviting residents to suggest where she should visit next.
“Leo sapa ni KUKU UGALI NA MAMA MIRADI hapa St. Anthony, Kawangware. Kesho nikuje wapi? #MamaNairobi #MamaNairobi,” she posted.
The message illustrated how poultry has featured in her public engagements as well as her latest business-related content.
However, the community food distribution exercise and her commercial egg-production venture are separate activities, and there is no indication that the eggs collected in her latest video were intended for distribution to residents.
By sharing footage of herself collecting eggs, Omanga has drawn attention to an aspect of her life that followers may not routinely see when she is discussing politics or engaging with the public.
Her central message was that hard work remains important regardless of one’s professional position.
“A leader never forgets the value of hard work. From business to the farm, I believe in the power of hard work, honest hustle, and serving the people,” she reiterated in her social media caption.
For now, Omanga has not announced any expansion plans for the poultry business or shared figures detailing its production capacity.
Nevertheless, the video offers a glimpse of her activities outside politics and reinforces the entrepreneurial identity she has cultivated over the years.
The biggest unanswered questions concern the size of her poultry operation, its daily egg production and the scale of her investment, details she has yet to make public.
Her latest post ultimately serves as a reminder that, beyond political leadership and public engagements, building a business requires commitment, patience and consistent effort.
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