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Archive for September 26th, 2024

COUNTY INITIATES MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF DISTRIBUTED HIGH-VALUE CROP SEEDLINGS

The County Government of Uasin Gishu, through the Department of Agriculture, commenced a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation exercise on Wednesday to assess the high-value seedlings distributed to farmers throughout the […]

YOUTH ENCOURAGED TO EXPLORE INNOVATIVE BUSINESS VENTURES

Chief Officer for Agriculture, Mr. Elphas Kesio, has urged young people to explore innovative business ventures that address unmet market needs, particularly within the agricultural sector. Speaking during his visit […]

COUNTY INSPECTS COFFEE MILLING PLANT SITES IN TURBO SUB-COUNTY

County Executive for Agriculture, Mr. Edward Sawe, On Tuesday, led a team of County officials in an inspection of multiple county farms in Turbo Sub-County scheduled for the development of […]

UASIN GISHU LAUNCHES PYRETHRUM MULTIPLICATION DEMONSTRATION PLOT TO BENEFIT LOCAL FARMERS

The County Government of Uasin Gishu, Department of Agriculture and Agribusiness on Thursday launched a Pyrethrum Multiplication Demonstration Plot at Chagaiya Dispensary to improve farmers’ access to quality planting materials, […]

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 […]