By Allan Wandera and Joseph Waweru
The County Government of Uasin Gishu has affirmed its commitment to continue supporting the agriculture sector.
This, Governor Jonathan Bii said, is aimed at helping boost food production not only for the country but nationwide.
Speaking during Madaraka Day celebrations at Ainaptich Primary School in Moiben Sub County, the governor said he has initiated a number of projects aimed at ensuring farm produce easily access the markets.
“My administration is actively promoting modern farm techniques, providing necessary resources and facilitating market access by the completion of the construction of Cheptiret-Kesses road which will ease linking for farmers and traders to the market for their produce,” he said.
The county boss further noted that his government has implemented a number of policies related to agriculture so as to ensure that farmers benefit from the best animal breeds, better feeds and food prices of their produce.
Projects completed
He noted that he has completed pending water projects such as Kimuri and Kapchunga Water Projects which will help in irrigation and thus increase food production.
Further, Governor Bii said, the County has completed the construction of five cattle dips and six milk coolers which are now ready for commissioning.
“We have also vaccinated over 55,000 cattle against foot and mouth disease,7,500 dogs against rabies and served over 1,500 cows monthly by county subsidized Artificial Insemination services,” the governor noted.
Further, the governor said his administration has provided startup capital to cooperative societies in partnership with Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture which has helped to address climatic change in the region.
“Climate change effect can only be controlled by planting trees which will bring rain and also help in the president’s goal which is to plant at least 15 million,” he noted.
