Stephen Letoo Shows off Expansive Wheat, Potato and Maize Farms He Owns
- Stephen Letoo stunned fans after swapping his suits for gumboots and revealing his hands-on role in managing three massive farms in Narok
- One video of the Citizen TV journalist inspecting rows of wheat stretching to the horizon sparked admiration from fans
- Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, media trainer Faith Ngure praised Letoo’s agribusiness venture, calling it a smart retirement plan and a reminder for journalists to diversify
Citizen TV's Stephen Letoo is best known for his hard-hitting political coverage and smooth on-screen presence, but away from the limelight, he’s cultivating a different kind of success, literally.
Source: Facebook
The celebrated journalist recently gave fans a rare glimpse into his flourishing agribusiness venture in Narok East, where he owns and runs three expansive farms.
Is Stephen Letoo a farmer?
Taking to his Facebook page, Letoo shared three videos showing off his agricultural ventures, swapping his signature sharp suits for gumboots and farmwear.
The clips offered fans a front-row seat to his life beyond the newsroom.
In the first video, Letoo showed off rows of maize, with panoramic views of the Narok countryside in the background. The healthy, green plantation stretched for acres.
The second video showed the journalist walking through his vast wheat farm, carefully inspecting the crop.
The scale of the farm was nothing short of impressive, stretching as far as the eye could see.
"Inspecting my wheat farm today. Making agriculture attractive," he captioned the clip, earning praise from netizens.
However, it was the third video that truly caught everyone’s attention.
Letoo was seen riding on a tractor beside the driver, helping plough another large section of land in preparation for potato planting season.
The transition from the microphone to the farm showed a whole new side of the journalist that many had never seen before.
Should journalists engage in side hustles?
Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, veteran journalist and media trainer Faith Ngure lauded Letoo’s agribusiness venture as a smart move.
"In today’s unpredictable media landscape, it’s wise for journalists to diversify their income sources. Running a side business, like Letoo’s farms, not only offers financial security but also helps them stay grounded and connected to real societal issues. It is also a good way to secure a good retirement plan. Agriculture is not the only side hustle one can pursue, but it is a good choice," she said.
Watch the video below:
Here are some comments from netizens who watched the videos:
Gilbert K Metet:
"Consider planting coffee."
Chepng'otie Chepng'otie:
"Good one. Do you need a farm accountant? I can be of good use at your farm."
Gitwa Farm:
"Contract us to buy your produce."
Tourmaster Tourmaster:
"Where are you letoo.. we miss you so much .. come back on news again bana senior."
Prince Dah Great:
"A leader by example I love everything in you my mentor love to see you become one of the strongest figures in the world one day."
Jeremia Kena:
"Kazi nzuri mtangazaji wetu marufu."
Dan Okenyoru Masese:
"You are very hard working sir keep it up."
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Does Letoo have a baby daughter?
In related news, Letoo and his wife Irene Renoi recently welcomed a baby girl.
Speaking to TUKO.co.ke shortly after her birth, the journalist expressed immense joy and gave fans a peek into the beautiful blessing.
Letoo also playfully mentioned that he was anticipating his paternity leave, a detail that could explain his current presence on the farms rather than in the newsroom.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
