26th April 2024
In an effort to strengthen our collaboration with Kitui County,our General Manager Mr. David Tum, ICT & Strategy Manager, Mr. Macharia and Regional Representative -Mr. Evans Kisembe held a consultative meeting with the CEC Agriculture and Livestock Kitui County , CPA. Stephen Mbaya Kimwele, Chief Officer Agriculture, Livestock , Gladys Mami Wambua and County Crop Officer, Mr. Thuo.
Among other discussions, the CEC reiterated the need to develop a strong partnership with the Simlaw Seeds Company. The company has steadily supplied superior and reliable seeds to the farmers through the partnership with the County.
The county is supporting small scale farmers access certified seeds from Simlaw.
The county has committed to purchase Green-grams KS20, Tomato Nyota F1 and Watermelons Julie F1.
Mr. David highlighted that our research and development team have been working tirelessly to develop varieties that are drought tolerant.
Recently we have developed beans such as Kazuri which is fortified with Iron and Zinc and very suitable for the county.
Through adoption of modern technologies in agriculture; Irrigation, use of certified Seeds among others. Through this farmers will be able to harvest bountiful yield and support their families.
#FoodsecurityKitui.