Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has lauded President William Ruto for subsidizing fertilizer for farmers. Speaking in Kuresoi North, Kihika pointed out that the move has seen many farmers benefit. She revealed that in Kuresoi North, a total 8,000 bags of subsidized fertilizer has been purchased by farmers. “On agriculture, I sincerely thank you, Mr. President, […]
Makongo Farmers Network on Tuesday October 14 joined other farmers nationwide in marking seed fair Mashinani. The lively event held at Makongo centre in Gilgil Subcounty, saw the farmers engaged through exhibition, learning more on traditional ways of seeds preservation and value addition. Issues of seed sovereignty also took centre stage as farmers called on […]
Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Kenya Network in partnership with other agroecological organizations on Friday September 5, 2025 hosted Green Action Week with calls towards making earth green through embracing agroecological practices. The Green Action Week was held at Kenya Industrial Training Institute(KITI) in Nakuru under the Theme ‘Sharing Community Solutions. Speakers who addressed […]
Moses Gitonga’s name has been a household name in Nakuru County. From defending human rights to fighting for justice in society. However, the former Military man has now taken another dimension and now focusing on farming for economic empowerment. Gitonga who resides in Langalanga area of Murindat Ward in Gilgil Subcounty seems to have realized […]
Various groups in Naivasha East Ward in Nakuru County have benefited from County distribution of chicks program. The County Government of Nakuru has distributed over 4,530 one-month and half-old improved kienyeji chicks to the groups. The distribution took place in Maraigushu, Kinungi, Ihindu, and Sosion Zones. Forty-five (45)farmer groups benefited, among women and widow groups, […]
Nakuru farmers have been encouraged to also venture into Canola oil crop farming. Agriculture CECM Leonard Bor says this is a move that will see many farmers benefit from the various products of the crop. Speaking at Nakuru Agricultural Training Centre(ATC Soilo) during flagging off various vehicles with the canola oil seeds towards different sub […]
Egerton University will be host of the National Research Festival 2025. Already several Partners have come up for the event and have declared their readiness to take part in the event. Some of the partners include three key institutions: National Research Fund (NRF), Egerton University, and Nakuru County Government. In a joint press conference at […]
As a way to boost and empower groups, Nakuru County government has continued to distribute poultry chicks to various registered groups across the county. The recent beneficiaries are over 35 Groups in Rhonda Ward, Nakuru West Subcounty. The Governor Susan Kihika’s Chicks distribution Program aims to empower groups economically. The exercise involves the distribution of […]
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has faulted those proposing relocation of Nakuru ASK show Grounds. Kagwe who spoke on Friday July 4, 2025 when he was the Chief Guest at the official opening of the Nakuru ASK show differed with those proposing that the Show Grounds be relocated from Nakuru town’s Milimani estate to a […]
The Government is committed to addressing challenges facing Nakuru-based Pyrethrum Processing Company. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe says the government will take care of the pyrethrum Factory and farmers. Speaking on Thursday July 3, 2025 when he made his first visit to the Company, CS Kagwe was categorical that he has received a brief of […]