Farmers in the Kerio Valley region have been encouraged to adopt cash crop farming to increase their income and enhance their livelihoods.
During a field day at AIC Chegilet in Kermuk farm, Elgeyo Marakwet County Executive Committee Member (CECM) Edwin Kibor emphasised that cash crops can drive economic growth and development in agricultural communities.
CECM Kibor also assured farmers that the county government has secured markets and provided clean seeds for various value chains, paving the way for increased income and better living standards.
He encouraged farmers to take advantage of these opportunities to improve their economic well-being.
Representing the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Tasisio Odongo highlighted the region’s unique topography and stressed the need to tap its potential and adopt climate-smart technologies to generate income for households in the Kerio Valley.
In addition, the Centre Manager at Cheptebo Rural Development Centre, Joseph Kimeli, thanked exhibitors, noting the event’s objective to demonstrate the potential for generating income within a short timeframe and inspiring farmers.
The event was attended by Keiyo North Deputy County Commissioner, Maiyo Julius, Elgeyo Marakwet Chief Officers from the Department of Agriculture, Edwin Komen and Robert Kipngetich, among other county and national government officials.
