Turkana: The County Government of Turkana is keen on harnessing the expertise of graduates who studied advanced agriculture in Israel to improve agricultural productivity and enhance food security. The 16 graduates who were nominated by the Department of Agriculture and Land Reclamation pursued a diploma in advanced agriculture at the Arava International Center for Agricultural … Read more
Nakuru: When Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika took office in 2022, revamping the agriculture sector was one of her flagship projects. In her manifesto, Governor Kihika pledged to revive the lucrative sector. Almost three years after she took office, the county chief, who is in an ambitious plan to reinvigorate the sector, is now banking on … Read more
Turkana: The Department of Agriculture and Land Reclamation in Turkana County, in collaboration with USAID’s Strengthening Agricultural Water Innovations (STAWI) program, has officially handed over agricultural projects worth Sh39.5 million to farmers in Loima and Turkana South Sub-Counties. SolarGen has been contracted to oversee the implementation of these projects. According to Kenya News Agency, the … Read more
Nakuru: The State has been petitioned to lease idle government land to private companies, women, and youth groups for tree planting. The Executive Director of Multi Touch International (MTI), Christine Wangari, stated that this initiative would support the government’s ambitious plans to plant 15 billion trees by 2032. The program aims to increase tree cover … Read more
