In an interview with a local newspaper, Sarah attributed her success to her love for farming, hard work, determination and the technical know-how as far as goat farming is concerned.
For more than thirteen years, Sarah Atuhaire, just like many people in the United States chased the American dream but at the back of her mind, she had a totally different dream – that of one day leaving the ‘land of opportunities’ to pursue something different back home.
Sarah, an inspiring Ugandan businesswoman, dared to follow her passion for agriculture and farming, leaving behind her comfortable life in the United States. Her incredible story shows that, indeed, with hard work, determination, and a clear vision, anyone can achieve success from anywhere.
When Sara returned home, she started a goat farm some 170km north of the East African country’s capital, Kampala and named it AIRE Farms Kayunga. The farm is home to more than one thousand goats of different species including the Kalahari Red goats, the Savannah goat breed and the South African Boer.
Despite facing challenges such as diseases and theft, Sarah persevered and gradually expanded her goat farming business.
Today, she is one of the most successful goat farmers in Uganda, generating millions of dollars in revenue yearly and creating employment opportunities for many people in her community.
Sarah Atuhaire’s journey has been recognized locally and internationally, and she has been invited to speak at various conferences and events, sharing her experiences and inspiring others to pursue their dreams.
Her success story inspires many young people, proving that passion, hard work, and determination can overcome any obstacle irrespective of where you’re at as long as you keep the right mindset and attitude.
In an interview with a local newspaper, Sarah attributed her success to her love for farming, hard work, determination and technical know-how regarding goat farming. “The good thing about the Boers and the Savannah is that they get on heat just six months after birth, unlike many local breeds which take up to two years before they are served again after birth. However, even for the Boers and the Savannahs, we wait for up to eight months to serve them.” Said Sarah Atuhaire.
Additionally, Sarah notes that she separates male from female goats to plan and space reproduction well.
Sarah’s story is a call to action for anyone with a passion and a dream – a lesson to gather courage and follow their dreams. In most cases, people sit on their potential not knowing what they can do for fear of the unknown. The secret lies in breaking out of one’s comfort zone.
