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 a comprehensive roundtable discussion on the Foresight for Food System Transformation program (FoSTr). This groundbreaking initiative, financially supported by the…
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Nakuru County’s Pyrethrum Revival Gains Momentum Through Collaborative Forums
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 chain. Recently, they participated in the Inter-County Pyrethrum Value Chain Forum, convened by the National Council of Churches in Kenya…
Continue Reading....DG David Kones Leads Nakuru County Officials in Paying Respects to Late Mrs. Feleria Naigisa Maara
The Deputy Governor of Nakuru County, H.E. David Kones, headed a delegation of County Government Officials to pay their last respects to the late Mrs. Feleria Naigisa Maara, the wife of Dr. Nelson Maara, Nakuru County Executive for Water and Environment. The funeral service was held at their residence in…
Continue Reading....Governor Susan Kihika on a mission to transform Dairy industry
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, and a team from the company. The County Government of Nakuru led by Governor Susan Kihika is partnering with Maxim/Bio…
Continue Reading....Deputy Governor and National Assembly Committee Inspect Nakuru’s Itare Dam Project
In the afternoon, Deputy Governor H.E David Kones, together with members of the National Assembly Committee on Water, Blue Economy, Sanitation, and Irrigation, and the Central Rift Water Works Development Agency Board, conducted a site visit to the Itare dam project in Kuresoi North. The visit aimed to provide a…
Continue Reading....County Executive for Agriculture, Leonard Bor, Affirms Commitment to Cooperative Movement in Nakuru County
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 Farmers Group in Kamara Ward, Kuresoi North Sub-county. This cooperative received funding from the International Vision Center Organization, which they…
Continue Reading....Nakuru County Agriculture Department Directors Sign 2023/2024 Performance Contracts
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 department’s Chief Officers inked similar agreements, marking a significant step towards improving service delivery to the people of Nakuru. The…
Continue Reading....Nakuru County Agriculture Executive Encourages Youth to Explore Agriculture for Economic Growth
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 EXPO 2023, Bor emphasized the untapped potential of agriculture as a profitable sector in the country. Bor highlighted that beyond…
Continue Reading....Data-Driven Initiatives for a prosperous future
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 testament to the commitment of the county to modernize its agricultural sector. CECM Leonard Bor recently took a step towards…
Continue Reading....“A Promise Kept, a Life Transformed”
In a display of commitment to her community, Governor Susan Kihika has turned a promise into a lifeline for ten-year-old Brian Kipkirui. The young boy recently underwent an eye surgery at Tenwek Mission Hospital, where the medical expenses soared to Ksh 250,000. True to her word, Governor Kihika has stepped…
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