Adoption Of Avocado
By Emanuel Kipkorir Tarus, Development Reporter, Trans Nzoia County
Trans Nzoia County has for years been known as Kenya's food basket due to its potential for producing over six million bags of maize per year in over 100,000 hectares of land.
But the name is slowly fading away. The introduction of other crops...
Youth Embrace Peace and Inclusion in Government as a motivation for Mature Politics
By Sefu Sabila, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
Youth in Kenya are currently at the centre of politicians’ attention, as they present opportunities for more votes in their ballot boxes. The country's largest population are the youth. This age group is however known for low turn out during polling day.
During the mass registration of new voters,...
Fake Fertilizer threatens Government’s Efforts to Ensure Food Security
By Emanuel Kipkorir Tarus, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
Agricultural transformation and inclusive growth are one of the twelve elements of the Kenya Kwanza Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. Fertilizer subsidy is one of the ways the government is using to achieve transformation in the agricultural sector.
In 2023, the country harvested approximately 61 million bags, up from...
Fertilizer Subsidy and Food Security
By Emanuel Kipkorir Tarus, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
When he assumed office on 13 September 2022, President William Ruto immediately did away with the previous government’s subsidy programme on basic essential commodities, saying that it was not sustainable.
Instead, Ruto’s administration resorted to subsidising production where over four million farmers were registered across...
Meru Residents’ Views on Governor Mwangaza’s Impeachment
By Gitonga Brian, DevReporter, Meru County
Key Highlights
Governor Kawira Mwangaza was impeached for the third time.
Meru County residents are protesting her return to office after she challenged her impeachment in court.
The case challenging her impeachment, mentioned on 25 September 2024, was postponed.
On August 21, 2024, the Senate upheld Governor Mwangaza’s impeachment under...
Rural Communities Enjoy Fruits of the Shamba System
By Emanuel Kipkorir Tarus, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
Key highlights
Shamba system introduced by colonial government
It aims to afforest degraded plantations
One has to be a member of CFA to be allocated a forest plot
It is not applicable in indigenous forests
It is implemented by the Kenya Forest...
North Rift Livestock Farmers Oppose Mass Vaccination of Animals Against Diseases
By Emanuel Kipkorir Tarus, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
Key highlights
Government targets 22 million cattle, 50 million goats and sheep for vaccination
Vaccination meant to control transboundary animal diseases, enhance animal productivity
Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute (KEVEVAPI) manufactures vaccines to be used
Farmers, Kenya Veterinary Association oppose mass vaccination
President William Ruto insists the...
Agriculture in Trans Nzoia in Limbo, as Youth Opt for Jua kali Sector
By Sefu Sabila, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia
Key Highlights
There is a threat to the agricultural sector in Trans Nzoia, as youth are moving to the Jua Kali sector
According to the youth, lack of opportunities and jobs is among the challenges leading to their mass movement from Agriculture
This move threatens the sector
Agronomist...