From Green Card Winners to Georgia Farmers: Bernard Wambugu And Peter Ngugi, Kenyan Truckers Running Sheep, Goats Farm In The US

For many Kenyans who relocate abroad, the dream is often simple: secure stable employment, support family members back home, and build a better future.

For Bernard Wambugu and Peter Ngugi, however, that dream evolved into something much bigger. 

After years of working in the United States, the two Kenyan immigrants combined their entrepreneurial spirit and agricultural roots to establish a thriving sheep and goat farm in the state of Georgia while simultaneously running successful trucking businesses.

The two men, together with their families, moved to the United States after winning the prestigious Diversity Visa Lottery, commonly known as the Green Card Lottery. 

Like many immigrants, they initially focused on settling into their new environment, adapting to a different culture, and building careers that could sustain their families.

Over time, however, they realized they shared a passion for farming and livestock keeping, activities deeply rooted in their Kenyan upbringing. 

Their dream began to take shape when Peter Ngugi’s wife, Mary, encountered a local goat farmer and became fascinated by the possibilities of goat rearing in America.

According to the family, the first goat they purchased was intended merely as an experiment because they had no suitable land to keep livestock. 

The animal was eventually slaughtered and sold, but the experience sparked a business idea. Soon afterward, Mary started selling fresh goat meat to members of their local community, discovering a growing demand among African and Caribbean immigrants craving familiar products from home.

The positive response convinced the families that livestock farming could become a profitable venture. Once they acquired a 2.5-acre property in Cartersville, Georgia, they wasted no time turning their vision into reality.

Today, the farm hosts a growing number of sheep and goats that supply meat to a loyal customer base consisting largely of Kenyans, Nigerians, Jamaicans, and other African diaspora communities across Georgia and neighboring states. 

The farm has become a trusted source of quality livestock products, serving a market that often struggles to access culturally preferred meat products.

Despite the success, the farmers say the work requires commitment and consistency. Regular visits to monitor animal health, provide supplementary feed, and maintain the farm are essential. 

They also work closely with veterinary professionals whenever disease outbreaks or health concerns arise among the livestock.

Interestingly, farming is not their only source of income. Both Wambugu and Ngugi continue to operate in the trucking industry. 

Wambugu, who once worked in Kenya’s banking sector before transitioning into transportation, now runs King’ori Trucking LLC and its logistics affiliate. Ngugi also spends much of his time transporting freight across several American states.

Their journey demonstrates how immigrants can successfully diversify their income streams while preserving elements of their cultural heritage. 

By combining trucking and agriculture, the two Kenyan entrepreneurs have created sustainable businesses that not only support their families but also serve communities seeking a taste of home thousands of miles away.

As their farm continues to expand, Wambugu and Ngugi remain optimistic about the future, proving that determination, partnership, and innovation can transform a simple idea into a thriving enterprise abroad.