Governor Rotich Distributes 52 Kilograms of Pyrethrum

Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich led in the distribution of 52 kilograms of pyrethrum seeds and continued registration of farmers in Sambirir, Kapsowar and Kaptarakwa Wards.

The seeds will grow 130 acres of land and directly benefiting more than 500 farmers.

Kentegra Company are contracting our farmers who have so far sold more than 14 tonnes to the company.

The company has pledged to increase their seed supply to match the rising demand by farmers. The next phase will target the remaining Wards.

The Governor appreciated County residents for heeding to his call to grow atleast a quarter of an acre with cash crops saying this will be a sure gateway of getting locals out of poverty.

He urged those interested to grow pyrethrum to contact County agriculture officers and Kentegra field officers for registration.

Accompanying the Governor were CECs led by Edwin Seroney (Agriculture) and his Public Service counterpart Monicah Rotich, Chief Officers among other staff.