In a bid to enhance agricultural productivity, Nakuru County Deputy Governor, H.E. David Kones, visited the Kiptororo Fertilizer Satellite Store in Kiptororo Ward, Kuresoi North Sub-county, to oversee the ongoing…

Nakuru County is hosting a delegation from Meru County for a benchmarking exercise on the One Health (OH) approach, a strategy that integrates human, animal, and environmental health to combat…

Nakuru County is transforming the livestock farming sector through the Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project (KeLCoP), a program aimed at improving farmers’ livelihoods, boosting economic growth, and promoting environmentally sustainable practices.…

Smallholder farmers in Nakuru County are benefiting from increased productivity and improved market access through the support of the Nakuru County Potato Union. The union has been instrumental in promoting…

Under Governor Susan Kihika’s leadership, the County Government of Nakuru, through partnerships with development organizations such as the World Bank, is committed to promoting value addition in priority sectors like…

Nakuru County marked World Fisheries Day with a significant boost to the local fisheries sector in Naivasha Sub-county. The county distributed 600 fishing nets to fish folk at Central Beach…

Potato farmers in Kuresoi South Sub-county gathered at Pombo in Keringet Ward for an aggregation fair field day focused on improving productivity and income through enhanced farming practices. The event…

The County Chief Officer for Livestock, Fisheries, and Veterinary Services, Dr. Michael Cheruiyot, conducted a sensitization baraza with sheep farmers in Simboiyon Village, Waseges Ward, Subukia Sub-County, following the recent…

Nakuru County is making significant strides in supporting its agricultural sector through ongoing projects to enhance tea, dairy, and fish farming. The Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Veterinary Services…

Nakuru County has received the second batch of 30 tonnes of sunflower seeds from the Agriculture Food Authority (AFA), marking a significant boost to its sunflower promotion program. The latest…

Smallholder farmers in Mai Mahiu, Naivasha East, and Maiella Wards have been urged to embrace sunflower cultivation, a crop with high unmet demand and a guaranteed ready market. During a…

Governor Susan Kihika held a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of Engineers Without Borders-Israel, Michal Dolev, to discuss plans for expanding spirulina production in Nakuru County. The initiative aims…

Nakuru County Agriculture CECM Leonard Bor lauded the efforts of Chemare Farmers Cooperative Society during a farmers’ field day held in Kiptororo ward, Kuresoi North Sub-county. The cooperative boasts 460…

Nakuru County Secretary, Dr. Samuel Mwaura, has called on County Executive Committee Members (CECs) and Chief Officers to expedite the completion of various ongoing projects. This rallying cry was made…

The County Government of Nakuru, under the leadership of H.E Governor Susan Kihika, County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture Leonard Bor, recently held a productive meeting with the Young Farmers…

Nakuru County is gearing up to distribute 85,000 avocado seedlings to local farmers this year, a strategic move to boost avocado production in the region. This initiative aligns with Governor…

Governor Susan Kihika of Nakuru County is spearheading a transformative initiative aimed at empowering farmers and revolutionizing agricultural decision-making. In a recent announcement, Governor Kihika called upon all farmers in…

Dr. Daniel M’Mailutha, the CEO of the Kenya National Farmers’ Federation (KENAFF), recently held a meeting with Honorable Leonard Bor, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Agriculture, Livestock, and…

Leonard Bor, the County Executive for Agriculture in Nakuru County, has unveiled an ambitious plan set to reshape the fortunes of coffee farmers across the region. This initiative, which echoes…

Officials from the directorates of Livestock Production and Veterinary Services in Nakuru County embarked on a fact-finding mission to assess the status of Artificial Insemination (AI) services provided by four…

Nakuru County’s farming community have emerged as the second-largest beneficiaries of the National Government’s subsidized fertilizer program. According to a comprehensive report by the Office of the Auditor General, Nakuru…

A workshop hosted by the Micro Enterprise Support Programme Trust (MESPT)-AGRIFI, a profound shift towards a multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral approach to health challenges was emphasized. The global recognition that human,…

Nakuru County Governor, H.E Susan Kihika, hosted a County Investment Forum at Sawela Lodge in Naivasha to present a myriad of investment opportunities to potential investors. The event, attended by…

Officials from the Kenya Seed Company’s Nakuru branch recently engaged in a courtesy call meeting with Agriculture Chief Executive Committee Member (CECM) Leonard Bor in a bid to address the…

Nakuru County’s Livestock, Fisheries, and Veterinary Services Chief Officer, Dr. Michael Cheruiyot, conducted an inspection of the nearing completion Hellsgate slaughterhouse in Naivasha Sub- County. The advanced facility, with a…

The Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Veterinary Services in Nakuru County presented proposed amendments to the Nakuru County Livestock Sale Yard Act 2019 to the Agriculture Committee in the…

In a significant step towards empowering rural women entrepreneurs, 41 women-led groups from Kuresoi South and Rongai Subcounties gathered at the Agricultural Training Center for the close-out and learning forum…

In a move towards enhancing food safety and boosting the local economy, the County Government of Nakuru is intensifying efforts to improve the hygiene, packaging, and marketing of meat products.…

The County Government of Nakuru is committed to revitalizing the local coffee industry, aiming to unlock its full economic potential for the benefit of residents. Mr. Kibet Kurgat, the Cooperative’s…

The County Government of Nakuru has joined forces with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and CARE International (Kenya) to implement a transformative project. Funded by the Netherlands, the…

In a strategic move to invigorate the dairy sector and propel agricultural prosperity, the County Government of Nakuru is embarking on the operationalization of stalled milk coolers scattered across the…

The County Government of Nakuru has plans to elevate agricultural training and foster economic independence. Today, the County Government of Nakuru participated in the Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT)…

The County Government of Nakuru is taking significant strides to ensure that residents have access to quality and clean food, thereby enhancing the market accessibility for smallholder farmers. This commitment…

In a proactive move to enhance aquaculture and support local fish farmers, the Chief Officer for Livestock, Fisheries, and Veterinary Services, Dr. Michael Cheruiyot, spearheaded the distribution of fingerlings to…

In anticipation of World Fisheries Day in Naivasha Sub-county, Beach Management Units (BMUs) around Lake Naivasha collaborated in a significant lake clean-up today. The concerted effort, involving the units, County…

In a proactive and visionary move to secure a sustainable and resilient future for Nakuru County’s food system, the County Executive for Agriculture, Leonard Bor, took the lead in spearheading…

Leonard Bor, the Nakuru County Executive Committee Member in charge of Agriculture recently led a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation effort of the National Agricultural and Rural Inclusive Growth Project (NARIGP)…

The revitalization of pyrethrum farming is a key priority for H.E. Governor Susan Kihika, and the County Department of Agriculture is actively collaborating with stakeholders to support the entire value…

Nakuru County has witnessed a resurgence in pyrethrum farming, becoming one of the most valuable cash crops in the region since Governor Susan Kihika initiated efforts to revitalize the industry…

Nakuru County Governor H.E. Susan Kihika has continued her campaign to boost milk production in Kuresoi South and Molo sub-counties today, advocating for competitive pricing of milk by dairy processors.…

Governor Susan Kihika today visited Suka Farmers Cooperative Society in Subukia Ward on a mission to empower farmers. The Governor was accompanied by Maxim/Bio Foods Chair and CEO, Joachim Westerveld,…

The Mwireri Farmers Cooperative Society in Elburgon Ward in Molo Sub-county, along with the Mauka Farmers Cooperative Society in Mauche Ward, Njoro Sub-county, have been trained in the use of…

In a dedicated effort to combat the challenges posed by climate change, the County Government of Nakuru is actively promoting climate-smart agricultural practices to enhance the yields and productivity of…

Leonard Bor, the County Executive for Agriculture, recently reiterated the Nakuru County government’s steadfast support for the cooperative movement. He expressed this commitment during his visit to the Kamara Avocado…

County Agriculture Chief Officer Newton Mwaura paid a visit to the Charis Farm demonstration centre in Naivasha Subcounty, owned by Joyce Kiara. This remarkable farm serves as a hub for…

Directors from the Nakuru County Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Veterinary Services have officially signed their Performance Contracts for the financial year 2023/2024. This signing ceremony comes after the…

Leonard Bor, the County Executive for Agriculture in Nakuru, has urged the youth to consider agriculture as a lucrative income-generating activity. Speaking at the opening of the 14th RVIST Agribusiness…

Agriculture in Nakuru County is on the brink of a transformative leap, and the recent activities spearheaded by the Chief Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Agriculture, Leonard Bor, are a…

Nakuru County is buzz with anticipation as it gears up for a comprehensive farmers profiling and mapping initiative. This initiative is poised to revolutionize the agricultural landscape in the county,…

Nakuru County Executive Member for Agriculture, Leonard Bor, teamed up with Agriculture Cabinet Secretary, Mithika Linturi, to inaugurate the 20th Naivasha Horticultural Fair in Naivasha Sub-county. Recognized as the largest…

In a remarkable initiative that is sowing the seeds of prosperity and enhancing food security, over 55 farmers groups from Elementaita Ward have recently received a boon in the form…

As anticipation builds, Nakuru County is set to host the awaited County Business Week, a dynamic platform designed to bring together corporate organizations and businesses spanning various sectors of the…

Sub-county and Ward Administrators from nine Sub-counties in Nakuru County participated in a sensitization forum regarding the upcoming farmers’ registration under the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP). The…

Nakuru County’s commitment to supporting farmers was underscored as Agriculture Chief Officer Newton Mwaura led an inspection of the delivery of 560 bags of subsidized fertilizer. The delivery took place…

Over 54 farmers’ groups and two groups comprising People Living with Disabilities in Menengai East Ward in Nakuru Town East sub-county have received a significant boost through the distribution of…

Avocado farmers who have united in cooperatives are poised to enjoy substantial benefits, thanks to the unwavering commitment of the County Government to assist in marketing their produce. Cooperatives Chief…

In a strategic collaboration between the Nakuru County Government and the Cereal Growers Association (CGA), a transformative dialogue coffee bar session unfolded at Menengai Social Hall. Youth from Kuresoi North,…

Farmers in Kabazi ward, Subukia Sub-county, have taken a significant step towards maximizing the potential of the revived pyrethrum sector by forming a cooperative. This move, supported by the County…

Olenguruone Dairy Farmers Cooperative Society in Amalo ward, Kuresoi South Sub-County, recently conducted a fair and successful election of its officials. This significant exercise is geared towards promoting the society’s…

Nakuru Governor H.E. Susan Kihika hosted a meeting with the Swedish Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Caroline Vicini, and a delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. The primary…

In a concerted effort to promote crop diversification and enhance economic empowerment among farmers, over 375 farmers in Amalo, Keringet, and Tinet wards in Kuresoi South Sub-county have received pyrethrum…

Nakuru County has officially handed over the first phase of the construction of a satellite cooling plant in Kiptagich Ward, Kuresoi South Sub-county. The move is meant to bolster the…

The Department of Agriculture in Nakuru County has initiated the distribution of over 13,600 avocado seedlings to farmers in Kuresoi South Sub-county. This distribution is part of a broader program…

Nakuru County remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering a conducive environment for agricultural businesses, aiming to enhance the income of farmers across the region. Agriculture CECM Leonard Bor reiterated…

The Nakuru County Department of Agriculture is set to collaborate with the Department of Infrastructure to improve access and feeder roads in coffee-growing areas. This initiative was discussed during a…

The Department of Agriculture has launched a program to provide over 5000 Hass avocado seedlings to more than 600 farmers. The distribution, concentrated in Mumoi, Arashi B, Tetu, and Kijabe…

Contractors working on various tea buying centers in Kiptagich Ward, Kuresoi South Sub-county, have officially handed over the refurbished facilities to the Department of Agriculture. This will significantly support the…

Pippa Hackett, the Irish Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture, Food, and Marine, is currently on a field visit to Nakuru County to assess the progress of the…

Towards fulfill the promises made by Nakuru County Governor H.E. Susan Kihika to the residents, the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries convened a consultative meeting with the Nakuru County…

Deputy Governor H.E David Kones, accompanied by the Menengai East Ward MCA Hon. Wilson Mwangi, conducted a tour of a pyrethrum seedlings propagation nursery operated by Pynur Ltd in Kiamaina…

Nakuru County Government is in the process of developing a fisheries management plan towards ensuring sustainable and optimal utilization of Lake Naivasha Fisheries. This strategic framework aims not only to…

Pyrethrum farming is key in driving the economy of Nakuru County. It is for this reason that Governor Susan Kihika on February 9, 2023 held a consultative meeting with Nakuru Members…

The technical and non-technical team from the Nakuru Agricultural Training Center (ATC), along with extension officers from Njoro, Rongai, and Bahati Sub-Counties, embarked on a capacity-building tour at Baraka Agricultural…

The Israeli government has been lauded for the role played in matters of development agenda. Speaking when she hosted the Israeli Ambassador Micheal Lotem and Stanbic Bank CEO Mr Joshua…

The Directorate of Livestock and Veterinary Services, in collaboration with the Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW), is currently conducting a vital vaccination exercise in Kiptagich Ward, Kuresoi South Sub-county.…