Bomet Distributes Biofortified Sweet Potato Vines to Boost Food Security
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. The exercise was led by the County Director of Agriculture, […]
Launch Of African Agriculture Adaptation Atlas (AAAA) Knowledge Products In Bomet County
The County Government of Bomet, through the Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, in partnership with the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD), has officially launched the African Agriculture Adaptation Atlas (AAAA) knowledge products. The initiative marks a key step in strengthening climate-resilient agricultural planning and evidence-based decision making. The AAAA provides […]
Bomet County To Unveil Project Monitoring and Tracking System (PMTS)
The County Government of Bomet, through the Delivery Unit in collaboration with the Department of ICT, has developed a Project Monitoring and Tracking System (PMTS), a digital project dashboard designed to enhance transparency and accountability in project implementation. The platform integrates a citizen feedback mechanism and provides comprehensive information on county projects through the county […]
Fishing for Solutions: How Climate Action is Filling Plates and Empowering Elders
The Kipsigis community, historically defined by its deep-rooted traditions in livestock herding, is boldly breaking new ground. Through the Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program, residents are diversifying their livelihoods by embracing aquaculture, signalling a move toward a more resilient and food-secure future. The shift isn’t just about trying something new; it’s about survival. […]
Governor Barchok Visits Chemagel Ward to commission Projects
Bomet Governor Prof Hillary Barchok has, for the better part of the day, visited Chemagel Ward for a development tour where he inspected ongoing projects, commissioned completed projects and addressed wananchi who turned up in their numbers to interact with him. Prof. Barchok kicked off the day at Lulusik area where he commissioned Arap Chebusit-Lulusik […]
Barchok Leads Ushirika Day Celebrations
Bomet Governor Prof. Hillary Barchok today joined cooperative societies from across the County in marking International Cooperative (Ushirika) Day. The 102nd edition of the celebrations began with a colourful procession through Bomet’s Central Business District, bringing together members of various cooperatives and SACCOS in a show of unity. This year’s theme was “Driving Inclusive and […]
Barchok’s Administration Gives Fingerlings To Farmers
Bomet Governor prof. Hillary Barchok has, this morning presided over the stocking of Emmaus Community Based Fish pond in Chemagel Ward, Sotik sub-county, in the company of KALRO Oljororok Centre Director Mr Mathai Ndung’u. One thousand high-quality tilapia fingerlings from Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), were introduced, aiming to establish a sustainable and […]
Change Of Guard As Cheruiyot Takes Over Kilimo House
The County Government of Bomet has officially ushered in new leadership at the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries & Cooperatives, with CPA Bernard Cheruiyot taking over as the new CECM. Outgoing CECM Hon. Rosa Bett handed over the role to Mr. Cheruyot in a ceremony witnessed by Chief Officer for Agriculture Dr. Kibet Sitienei, Chief […]
Boost For Aquaculture As Kenya Fisheries Service Restock Two Dams In Bomet
The fisheries department of the county government of Bomet has partnered with the Kenya Fisheries Services (KeFS) to restock Kapcheruse dam in Chepalungu Sub County and Ndanai dam in Sotik Sub County with fingerlings. KeFS Sagana Fish Farm donated a total of 100,000 tilapia mixed -sex fingerlings to be stocked in 2 natural dams in […]
FAO, Bomet County Collaborate To Enhance Climate-Resilient Agriculture
The County Government of Bomet has reinforced its partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to advance climate-resilient agriculture through the Green Climate Fund (GCF)-supported Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) initiative. During a strategic engagement, FAO officials paid a courtesy visit to the County Executive Committee and were received by Chief Officer for Agriculture, […]
Governor Barchok Issues Avocado Seedlings To Farmers.
Bomet Governor Prof. Hillary Barchok led officers from the Departments of Agriculture, Environment, and other local leaders in distributing over 19,500 Avocado seedlings to four farmers groups spread across Silibwet Township, Singorwet, Chesoen and Ndarawetta wards of Bomet Central Sub County. This vital undertaking is part of the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program, a […]
Bomet County To Build Packhouse For Avocado Farmers
The County Government of Bomet has, this afternoon launched the construction of an Avocado Packhouse that will receive, clean, wac, grade, cool and package Avocados before they are dispatched directly to the market. The facility that is fully owned by the county government of Bomet, will be constructed in Boito ward, Konoin Sub county will […]