Heifer International to Support Farmers in Elgeyo Marakwet
Elgeyo Marakwet governor Wisley Rotich now says Heifer International will support farmers and cooperatives through training.
The Elgeyo Marakwet boss says they will also be trained on agribusiness.
“This morning, I held discussions with a team from Heifer International Led by it’s Country Director Ms. Esta Kamau. The Heifer International will support our farmers and cooperatives through training,” said Rotich.
He said their talks narrowed on possible partnership & collaboration focusing on farmer support in our County.
“They will also train our youth Agribusiness and support pasture development, a move that matches my Kilimo Biashara program. The organisation will also train agriculture,livestock,veterinary,entrepreneurship graduates on agripreneurship so that they can privately do extension and agro supplies,” said the Elgeyo Marakwet governor.
“We will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with them in the next few week,” he added.