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Archive for February 20th, 2024

UASIN GISHU COUNTY ENHANCES FARMER REGISTRATION FOR SUBSIDIZED FERTILIZER ACCESS

The training that commenced last week culminated on Monday when Deputy Governor Eng. John Barorot led the flagging off of officers tasked with registering farmers who previously missed out during […]

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CONDUCTS AQUACULTURE SENSITIZATION PROGRAM FOR FARMERS NEAR KAPROBU DAM

The Department of Agriculture, Agribusiness, Livestock, and Fisheries, through the Fisheries Directorate, conducted a sensitization exercise on Thursday to educate farmers residing near Kaprobu Dam in Soy Sub-County about the […]

UASIN GISHU COUNTY BACKS FARMERS IN EMBRACING TECHNOLOGY AT LAIKIPIA COUNTY FIELD DAY

The County Government of Uasin Gishu in collaboration with the Cereal Growers Association (CRA), sponsored a highly anticipated field day for farmers on Thursday that took place at the Ol […]

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT DEMONSTRATED: LIVESTOCK OFFICIALS VISIT SUCCESSFUL SUNFLOWER FARM

In a significant show of support for the government’s initiative to promote sunflower cultivation, Chief Officer for Livestock Mr. Nixon Cheplong,on Wednesday embarked on a visit alongside Mr. Edward Sawe, […]

IMPORTANCE OF INSURANCE INTEGRITY DOMINATE IRA’S LIVESTOCK AND CROP WORKSHOP

CECM Agriculture Mr. Edward Sawe on Wednesday graced a two-day Sensitization workshop organized by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) on livestock and crop insurance. The workshop aimed to educate farmers […]

COUNTY TAKES SWIFT ACTION TO VACCINATE DOGS AND CATS IN KUINET/KAPSUSWA AND KIPLOMBE WARD

Following the rise in cases of rabies and dog bites in Kuinet/ Kapsuswa and Kiplombe wards, the County Government of Uasin Gishu, through its Veterinary Directorate, has taken swift action […]

DR BII’S PLAN ON INCREASED MILK YIELD AS SMALL-SCALE FARMERS REALIZE GOOD RETURNS

Uasin Gishu Governor Dr. Bii remains committed to delivering on his promises through the Nguzo Kumi blueprint. The Department of Livestock and Fisheries has made significant strides, particularly in the […]

LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT ASSESSES ACHIEVEMENTS AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

Director Livestock, Mr. Abraham Kiptanui, on Friday, gathered his team from the department for a meeting to evaluate their accomplishments in the past mid-year period and plan for upcoming initiatives. […]

COUNTY PROMOTING BEST AGRICULTURAL PRACTISES, FARMERS SPONSORED TO LEARN

The County Department of Agriculture on Friday sponsored a benchmarking visit for Moiben Farmers Cooperative Society (FCS) farmers to Tuiyo FCS in Kapseret Sub-County. County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture, […]

COUNTY ADVANCES COFFEE INDUSTRY BY PARTNERING WITH NEW KPCU FOR MILLING AND MARKETING

In a significant step towards promoting and supporting the coffee industry in Uasin Gishu County, Chief Officer for Agriculture, Mr. Elphas Kiprop Kesio, together with Coffee Officer, Mr. Nicholas Maritim, […]