{"id":6145,"date":"2024-01-30T20:13:03","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T17:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/?p=6145"},"modified":"2024-01-30T20:13:04","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T17:13:04","slug":"promoting-beekeeping-to-support-honey-production-and-improve-livelihoods-in-tarakwa-ward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/index.php\/promoting-beekeeping-to-support-honey-production-and-improve-livelihoods-in-tarakwa-ward","title":{"rendered":"PROMOTING BEEKEEPING TO SUPPORT HONEY PRODUCTION AND IMPROVE LIVELIHOODS IN TARAKWA WARD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The County Government of Uasin Gishu has made progress in the plans to build a honey processing plant in Tarakwa Ward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Monday, the Department received honey processing equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project began with the distribution of over 1500 beehives to the Ogiek consortium, a collaborative effort between the County Government and the Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Project (KCSAP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This move was aimed at supporting the Ogiek community and encouraging beekeeping as a sustainable livelihood.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Directors Abraham Kiptanui (Livestock), Isack Lagat (Trade), and Kenneth Kili (AMS) conducted an inspection of honey processing equipment at the Agricultural Mechanization Services (AMS) on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The purpose of the inspection was to ensure that the necessary processing equipment was prepared for installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" data-id=\"6149\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-20240130-WA0006-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-20240130-WA0006-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-20240130-WA0006-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-20240130-WA0006-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-20240130-WA0006.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" data-id=\"6148\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-20240130-WA0005-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-20240130-WA0005-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-20240130-WA0005-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-20240130-WA0005-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG-20240130-WA0005.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The directors expressed their satisfaction with the progress that had been made so far, emphasizing the significance of adding value to the agricultural sector. Director Kiptanui stated that establishing a honey processing plant in Tarakwa Ward would not only boost the County&#8217;s economic activities but also generate employment opportunities for the residents.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Director Lagat added, &#8220;This project aligns with Governor Dr Jonathan Bii&#8217;s vision of promoting agribusiness and facilitating market access for farmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;The plant will enable us to harness the full potential of the region&#8217;s honey production and contribute to the country&#8217;s overall economic growth,&#8221; he said.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The construction of the honey processing plant is expected to provide numerous benefits to the local community, including increased income for beekeepers, improved honey product quality, and enhanced market competitiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By having the processing equipment already available, the project is ready to move on to the next stage, which involves building the plant infrastructure and installing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Uasin Gishu County Government is dedicated to keeping the project on schedule and providing all the essential resources and support needed for its successful&nbsp;completion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The County Government of Uasin Gishu has made progress in the plans to build a honey processing plant in Tarakwa Ward. 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