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...
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...
Elderly Residents From Maragua Venture Into Fish Farming
By Rebecca Wangari, DevReporter, Murang’a County
Key Highlights
Fish farming in Murang’a County
High cost of fish feed has been a major challenge to the farmers
The county assembly has approved a budgetary allocation to facilitate revamping of the venture
Faced with economic hardship and dwindling financial support, a group of elderly residents in Maragua,...
How Organic Farming is Transforming Lives in Kajiado
By Amy Moyi, DevReporter, Kajiado County
Key Highlights
Farmers in Kajiado County are shifting from pesticides and synthetic fertilizers to organic farming methods.
Both farmers and consumers are benefiting from organic agriculture.
This transformation is driven by Community Sustainable Agriculture and Healthy Environment Programme (CSHEP) Kenya, which has trained over 4,500 farmers in the area.
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Trans Nzoia Women Ditch Maize for Poultry, Profits: From 20 chicks to 2,000: How small-scale farmers are rewriting their economic future
By Kipkorir Tarus, DevReporter, Trans Nzoia County
Key Highlights
Trans Nzoia women ditch maize farming, embrace poultry
Poultry farming more profitable than maize farming
Mortality, animal feed and lack of markets termed major challenges to poultry farming
County Government of Trans Nzoia supports poultry farming, builds value addition factory
Every dawn in Mitoto village, Trans...
Nakuru Bets on the Golden Oilseed to Cut Kenya’s Edible Oil Import Bill
By Grace Wamaitha, DevReporter, Nakuru County
Highlights
Nakuru farmers grow sunflower to cut oil imports bill.
Kenya spends Sh160B annually on importation of edible oils.
Sunflower is drought-tolerant.
Sunflower Farming creates jobs and opportunities for youth and women.
As edible oil prices hike and imports drain the country’s coffers, Nakuru farmers are planting a solution...