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Archive for January 31st, 2025

REVITALIZING LIVESTOCK HEALTH: NEW CATTLE DIPS UNDERWAY IN UASIN GISHU

In a concerted effort to revive, restock, and establish new cattle dips to enhance livestock health and productivity, Acting Chief Officer for Livestock, Mr. Elphas Kesio, officially handed over the […]

COUNTY EXECUTIVES CHAMPION MODERN AGRICULTURE AT FARMERS’ FIELD DAY

County Executive Member for Agriculture Mr Sam Kottut and his counterpart for Lands Mr. Edward Sawe joined thousands of farmers converging at Philip Ngetich’s (Chepses) farm for a Farmers’ Field […]

COUNTY HOSTS WORKSHOP ON DIGITAL SOIL SAMPLING TECHNIQUES TO ENHANCE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES

The County Government of Uasin Gishu, led by Governor Dr. Bii, is committed to empowering farmers and enhancing agricultural productivity through modern technology. In this spirit, the Department of Agriculture, […]

UASIN GISHU COUNTY GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES NEW ROAD PROJECTS FOR 2024/2025 FISCAL YEAR

The County Government of Uasin Gishu, through its Department of Roads, Transport, and Public Works, has commenced a road improvement program across its 30 wards. This initiative aligns with Governor […]

COMMODITY MARKET EXCHANGE MARKS A FRESH BEGINNING FOR UASIN GISHU FARMERS

The County Government of Uasin Gishu, under the leadership of Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii, on Wednesday launched the Commodity Market Exchange (CMX) in partnership with the National Government and private […]

COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE WITH MODERN METHODS-DG KAPKEA

Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor, Hon. Evans Kapkea, has urged farmers to embrace climate-smart agricultural practices to tackle the growing challenges posed by climate change. Speaking during an innovations exhibition hosted […]

FARMERS GROUP ENGAGES IN BENCHMARKING EXERCISE TO ENHANCE AVOCADO CULTIVATION PRACTICES

The Department of Agriculture and Agribusiness, in collaboration with the Micro Enterprise Support Program Trust (MESPT) Agriculture and food Authority (AFA) Horticulture Crop Authority (HCD), sponsored a benchmarking exercise for […]

BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS FOR SUSTAINABLE PISCICULTURE

Residents of Uasin Gishu County on Wednesday joined the global community in celebrating the World Fisheries Day at Chepsiria in Kuinet/Kapsuswa Ward, Soy Sub County. The event, commemorated annually on […]

COUNTY SEEKS AFFORDABLE AGROCHEMICALS THROUGH GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS

County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture and Agribusiness, Mr. Edward Sawe, hosted representatives from Nanjing Essence Fine Chemical Co. Ltd on Tuesday to explore potential collaborations to provide affordable agrochemicals […]

COUNTY ADVOCATES FOR FEED INNOVATIONS TO SUPPORT LOCAL POULTRY FARMERS

County Chief Officer for Livestock and Fisheries, Nixon Cheplong has announced plans to establish a feed mixing plant aimed at relieving poultry farmers from high production costs in the County. […]