Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto during his tour of West Pokot County. [PCS] President William Ruto has said the Government is investing in roads, irrigation, modern markets and electricity connectivity to transform the once conflict-prone Kerio Valley into an economic hub. He said the investments were aimed at promoting trade, improving livelihoods and fostering peaceful coexistence among communities that have experienced banditry and cattle rustling. Speaking to residents of Sigor town in West Pokot County after inspecting the construction of the 35-kilometre Kopasi River-Lomut-Sigor-Marich Pass road, Dr Ruto said his administration was committed to ensuring equitable distribution of national…
Author: By Irissheel Shanzu
Audio By Vocalize Withered maize fields in West Pokot, where farmers are feeding the failed crop to livestock after prolonged drought. [Irissheel Shanzu, Standard] West Pokot County is facing increased crop failure and food shortage following poor rainfall and changing weather patterns, Governor Simon Kachapin has said. Kachapin said the county was preparing farmers to take advantage of the expected El Niño rains by planting short-season crops that can mature within a shorter period. “We have experienced high crop failure this year because of lack of rains and changes in weather patterns. We are now educating our farmers to prepare…
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