In a bold move to bolster climate resilience and promote sustainable agriculture, the Uasin Gishu County Government has distributed high-quality pasture seeds to over 200 farmers in Soy Sub-County.
This significant intervention is part of the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Program, which aims to empower communities to adapt to climate change and improve food security.
The seed distribution exercise, held at Soy Ward, included farmer groups from Kaptait FCS, Soy Merewet FCS, Mateny FCS, and Soy Navillus FCS, who also received training on pasture production techniques and its economic benefits to local communities.
“This initiative is not only about improving livestock productivity—it’s about transforming livelihoods,” said Isaac Chirchir Tamogei, the area Member of County Assembly.
“The distribution of high-quality pasture seeds is just one component of our broader FLLoCA commitment. We’re seeing tangible improvements across the board—in agriculture, water management, drainage, and crop diversification.”
High-quality pasture that Uasin Gishu farmers have been given
The pasture varieties distributed include:
- Desmodium
- Panicum maximum
- Boma Rhodes
- Lucerne
- Forage sorghum
These improved pasture species are expected to significantly enhance the quality and quantity of livestock feed, leading to better meat and milk production.
Enhanced livestock health and productivity are key to strengthening household incomes and boosting regional food security.
Farmers expressed optimism about the program’s potential to increase their economic resilience.
Many noted that access to quality pasture has long been a limiting factor in livestock farming, particularly under the strain of changing climate patterns.
This distribution is also part of Uasin Gishu’s larger commitment to locally-driven climate action. Through community-focused solutions, the county aims to mitigate climate-related risks while promoting environmental sustainability and economic empowerment.
As the county continues to roll out interventions under FLLoCA, the leadership remains committed to tracking outcomes, supporting farmer training, and scaling up successful initiatives across all sub-counties.
