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 […]
Farmers Trained On Best Farming Techniques
Farmers in Chebunyo Ward, Chepalungu Sub County had a rare opportunity, this morning, to be trained on the best farming practices to enable them make the most out of their farms. The training took place during a field day in the area, organized by the Bomet Integrated Food Security and Livelihoods Project. Through its Agricuiture […]
Distribution Of Sunflower Seedlings Kick Off In Bomet
The County Government of Bomet has, this morning, trained it’s staff as it prepares to distribute Sunflower seedlings to farmers across the county. The training was jointly done with staff from the AFA Nuts & Oil Crops Directorate who, specifically, took the staff through the EVEMIS System that will allow them to Register & redeem […]
Swearing-In Ceremony of Mr. Bernard Koros as Chief Officer, Cooperatives
Bomet County Governor, Prof. Hillary Barchok, today presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Mr. Bernard Koros as the new Chief Officer for Cooperatives. Governor Barchok, in his address, expressed confidence in Mr. Koros’s ability to contribute significantly to the Department of Cooperatives in Bomet County. The Governor emphasized the importance of quality service delivery to […]
Bomet County Initiates Plan for Construction of Modern Fresh Goods Market
Modern markets are integral business units that are essential for the improvement of the business environment. These infrastructures enhance shopping experience as well as revenue collection. The County Government of Bomet in partnership with the State Department of Housing and Urban Development, are set to construct and improve a number of Fresh Produce Markets across […]
KALRO and Red Cross Kenya Bomet, conducted a monitoring visit to Nogirwet irrigation farms
The department of agriculture, livestock, and fisheries, in conjunction with KALRO and Red Cross Kenya Bomet, conducted a monitoring visit to Nogirwet irrigation farms in Chebunyo ward, Chepalungu subcounty, to check on the progress of Angaza Beans Variety grown by farmers in the area. The collaboration between the county government of Bomet, KALRO, and the […]
650 cattle plunge dip as Barchok commissions Chepitet- Kapsio Dip in Mutarakwa ward
Chepitet-Kapsio Dip in Mutarakwa Ward, Bomet Central has joined the list of cattle dips that are complete and operational in Bomet. Commissioning the dip, Governor Dr Hillary Barchok said that his administration has embarked on a strategic mission to revive all the cattle dips while constructing new ones in a bid to improve the milk […]
Lelaitich Sweet Potato Processing Plant Receives New Equipment
Lelaitich Sweet Potato Processing plant is one of the flagship value addition projects undertaken by the County Government of Bomet in partnership with the World Vision Kenya through the Department of Cooperatives and Enterprise Development. On maximum capacity, the plant processes 4 metric tonnes of sweet potatoes daily, equivalent to 4,000 pieces of assorted bread.