The County Government of Bomet, through the Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, has flagged off the distribution of 250,000 biofortified sweet potato vines to 500 farmers across the county in a move aimed at enhancing food security, improving nutrition, and increasing household incomes.
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‎The exercise was led by the County Director of Agriculture, Mr. Korir, alongside HarvestPlus Officer Gideon Kipchumba. The distribution was conducted across Kipsonoi, Kongasis, and Sigor wards, where farmers received planting materials ahead of the planting season.
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‎In Kipsonoi Ward, beneficiaries were drawn from Kapangoror, while farmers from Nyatembe and Kesosio benefited in Kongasis Ward.

In Sigor Ward, the vines were distributed to farmers from Kosia and Tumoi.
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‎Speaking during the exercise, the County Director of Agriculture urged farmers to plant the vines promptly and adopt recommended agronomic practices to maximize yields. He noted that biofortified sweet potatoes are a valuable crop that contributes to food security, improved nutrition, and income generation through the sale of both fresh produce and value-added products.
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‎The distribution of the vines underscores the county government’s commitment to supporting farmers with quality planting materials and promoting sustainable agricultural production.

The initiative is expected to contribute to better harvests, improved household nutrition, and enhanced livelihoods for the beneficiary farmers.