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.
Farmers Receive Beehives to Boost Honey Production
18 farmers’ groups across the county have received 100 beehives and a centrifuge machine to boost honey production from the Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Projects (KCSAP) under the Department of Agriculture. Agriculture and Livestock Executive Dr. Kipchumba Toweett challenged farmers to diversify farming activities and urged them to join bee-keeping cooperative societies to get better […]
Bomet to export tea to Iran following talks
Bomet will soon export its tea to Iran following fruitful talks with the Iranian Embassy, Wednesday between Governor Dr Hillary Barchok and the Iranian Ambassador to Kenya H.E Jafar Barmaki. The talks sought to strengthen bilateral trade ties especially on tea and horticulture produce. Speaking during the visit, Dr Barchok said that as an agricultural […]
Bomet farmers to receive 10,000 Hass avocado seedlings
Governor Dr Hillary Barchok has urged farmers to form their cooperative societies to ease access to the county funding and enable them have a bargaining power for their produce. Governor Barchok spoke when he received 10,000 Hass avocado seedlings through a reforestation programme under the National Irrigation Authority in the Ministry of Agriculture. The seedlings […]
Poultry Farming
I am impressed with farmers who have committed to shift to Digifarm. This is a move towards the right direction. My administration is determined to prioritize agricultural sector, the platform you elected me on’. Said Laboso Among the exhibitors who turned up included Tea research Institute, Tata Chemicals Magadi, Wonder Feeds Limited, Isinya Feeds and […]
Governor urges farmers to migrate to Digifarm
Bomet Governor, Hon Dr Joyce Laboso has challenged Bomet farmers to embrace technology in their agribusiness activities. The Governor said this during a past agribusiness trade fair hosted by the County Government. Dr Laboso called upon famers to adopt Digifarm, a safaicom technology app that offers fames convenient, one-stop access to register, buy farm inputs, […]