Just a few months ago, Lydiah Naserian wondered if her poultry project would survive.
Her chicken house was poorly designed, making it difficult for young chicks to move safely. Eggs often fell and broke before they could be sold, and the small structure could hold only about 20 chickens. Instead of providing a reliable source of income, the project became a daily struggle.
Eventually, Lydiah’s flock dwindled to just one chicken.
But on November 20, 2025, everything began to change.
Through TLAfrica’s Women’s Empowerment Program, Lydiah received a grant of KES 52,275 to renovate her chicken house. Within a week and a half, a new structure was completed—one designed to help her poultry business thrive.
The improvements made a remarkable difference. The new chicken house was built lower to the ground, making it safer for chicks. The natural flooring helps protect eggs from breaking and reduces cold-related illnesses among the flock. With added security, separate sections, and room for up to 30 chickens, Lydiah finally had a space designed for growth instead of constant setbacks.
Today, within 6 months, the results are already visible.
Lydiah’s flock has grown from one chicken to eight, and seven of them are now laying eggs. Today, she collected 16 eggs and is preparing to sell them, creating a dependable source of income while also providing nutritious food for her family.
For Lydiah, the project has become much more than a new building.
It has restored hope.
“To my sponsor: I sincerely thank you for this incredible support. You have truly helped me build my life—umenijenga.”
(umenijenga is Swahili meaning “You have helped establish my life” or “You have given me a foundation to succeed.)
Because of this opportunity, Lydiah is now earning income by selling eggs, allowing her to contribute to her chama (community savings group) while continuing to grow her small business. Her immediate goal is to rebuild her flock to at least 15 chickens and then continue expanding. In addition to income, the eggs and meat provides a continued source of protein and nutrition for her family, creating stability, peace and confidence for all of them.
Perhaps even more meaningful is the example she is setting in her community.
Among the Maasai, poultry farming is not traditionally common. By stepping into something different, Lydiah has become an example of what is possible when opportunity, determination, and God’s provision come together.
Her story reminds us that transformation often begins with something small—a renovated chicken house, a handful of hens, and the generosity of people willing to invest in someone’s future.
Today, those small beginnings are producing more than eggs.
They are producing confidence, dignity, opportunity, and hope.
Thank you for making stories like Lydiah’s possible.
