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Archive for July 26th, 2024

COUNTY TO ENGAGE FARMERS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ORGANIC FERTILIZER

There is a need to engage the farmers on the importance of using the organic fertilizer generated from the digestates of black soldier fly larvae(Hermetia illucens) in crop production. This […]

COUNTY, SOCCAA ENHANCES AGRIBUSINESS STRATEGY WITH STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS

The County Department of Agriculture in partnership with the Society of Crop Agribusiness Advisers of Kenya (SOCCAA) on Wednesday commenced a three-day meeting to refine the Agribusiness Zero Draft Policy. […]

UASIN GISHU COUNTY BACKS SMEs TO SUPPORT LIVESTOCK AND AGRICULTURAL INITIATIVES IN URBAN AREAS

Residents of Kamukunji in Kuinet/Kapsuswa, Soy Sub-County received a boost on Monday with the distribution of pigs, fish pond liners, and multi-story garden setups from Uasin Gishu county Department of […]

EMBRACE MODERN FARMING PRACTICES FOR MORE INCOME, FARMERS URGED

Farmers have been urged to embrace modern farming practices through mechanization and also venture into high-value crops which will in turn enhance their income. County Executive Committee member (CECM ) […]

GOVERNOR BII ENGAGES RESIDENTS, AND TRADERS OF KAPSERET/SIMAT AHEAD OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ICONIC MARKET

A day after the gazette tender advert for the construction of two markets in Uasin Gishu County (Kapseret and Ainabkoi) by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development categorized under […]

UASIN GISHU COUNTY EMBARKS ON ACTIONS TO ADDRESS WASTE MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY

The County Government of Uasin Gishu in conjunction with the Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) on Wednesday commenced a two-day workshop focusing on waste management in Eldoret ahead of the […]

COs MEETS CHEPLELACH BEI RESIDENTS TO DISCUSS CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION THROUGH WATER ACCESS AND IRRIGATION

Chief Officer for Environment and Climate Change, Ms. Mary Kerich together with her counterpart for Agriculture and Agribusiness, Mr. Elphas Kesio on Wednesday held a meeting with residents from Cheplelachbei […]

COUNTY ENCOURAGING FARMERS TO TAKE GOOD CARE OF HIGH-VALUE CROPS

To enhance the prosperity of farmers and strengthen the agricultural sector, the County Government of Uasin Gishu is advocating for a 100 per cent survival rate of high-value crops distributed […]

CALL FOR ENHANCED POLICIES FOR CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE AND CLIMATE ACTION

The County Government of Uasin Gishu is pushing for better policies to help in efforts of climate change mitigation as well as the realisation of climate-smart agriculture. While addressing stakeholders […]

COUNTY DISTRIBUTES HIGH-VALUE CROPS IN MOIBEN SUB COUNTY TO BOOST THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR

In a strategic move aimed at transforming the agricultural sector in the County, Governor Dr Jonathan Bii on Tuesday launched the distribution program of high-value crops in Moiben Sub County […]