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In this episode, I speak with Charity Kelsy, a researcher and mentor leading the way in insect farming, aquaponics, and regenerative agriculture. She explains how black soldier fly farming in Kenya is cutting feed costs for poultry and fish farmers, how cricket farming is creating new opportunities for edible insect businesses, and why young people and women are stepping into this fast-growing space.

From insect protein to waste recycling with BSF larvae, Charity shares practical advice for anyone interested in starting their own insect farm. We also dive into the basics of fish farming in Kenya, aquaponics systems, and the future of sustainable agriculture across Africa.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

How to start insect farming in Kenya (step-by-step basics)

Why black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) are replacing expensive feeds like fishmeal and soy

The potential of cricket farming and edible insects for human nutrition

How insect farming supports circular farming systems & waste recycling

Opportunities for youth and women in insect farming businesses

The role of standards, regulations, and innovation in scaling insect farming

Whether you’re a farmer, agripreneur, student, or just curious about the future of food in Africa, this conversation will give you fresh ideas and inspiration.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction & Charity’s background
1:05 – Why she chose regenerative farming
3:40 – The future of insect farming in Kenya
6:15 – Entomophagy & edible insects explained
9:50 – Starting fish farming: fingerlings, feeds & water quality
13:20 – Mistakes new fish farmers make
15:45 – Aquaponics basics and why it matters
19:10 – Setting up aquaponics in Kenya
22:30 – Black soldier fly farming & insect-based feeds
26:00 – Waste recycling and circular farming systems
28:45 – Data recording & farm management
31:15 – Youth & women in insect farming
34:00 – Final thoughts & inspiration

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About On Air With Caleb Koyo

Growing up in Homa Bay, Caleb Baraka Koyo was always inspired by stories. From a young age, he developed a deep love for newspapers and storytelling, which led him to start writing early on. That passion grew into something bigger when he joined Egerton Radio, and later Hero FM Nakuru, experiences that shaped his voice and direction as a storyteller.

Over the years, Caleb has worked across borders and platforms, reporting for EFM Tanzania, Radio Yetu Nakuru, and currently Crown FM Tanzania. He is the founder of CoELIB Radio, an internet radio station hosted by CoELIB, and also corresponds with AUK Radio in the United Kingdom.

On Air with Caleb Koyo is his next chapter, a platform to pass the mic, create space, and give airtime to youth who are driving change. Whether through startups, art, advocacy, or storytelling, these are the voices reshaping Africa’s present and future. The show is a personal commitment to make sure those voices are heard, seen, and celebrated.