- County Government of Lamu

by Gabriel - ICT dept February 13, 2023

The County Government of Lamu in partnership with World Bank-funded Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Program (KCSAP), have handed out freezers, pestcides, jembes, spraying pumps and heifers to five microprojet interest groups from Witu, Bahari and Mkunumbi wards respectively.

Speaking during the event, Lamu County C.E.C.M for Agriculture Hon. James Gichu assured farmers that County Government of Lamu will continue supporting smallholder farmers and this year the county government through the department of Agriculture will be giving high yield planting seeds among other farm inputs .

He further assured farmers that the Governor Timamy was working towards reviving Agriculture through supporting small holder farmers by giving them farm inputs, subsidized tractor services, planting seeds among others.

The CECM further urged farmers and pastoralists to live in harmony adding that peaceful coexistence would foster economic growth in Lamu as well attract more development partners.

Addressing the beneficiaries during the distribution exercise, KCSAP County Program coordinator Mr. Steven Mbuvi, urged the groups to preserve the livestock for posterity and not seek short-term benefits. The project aims to increase agricultural productivity and enhance resilience to climate change.

The groups that benefited include;

Witu Ward

1. Majengo Walemavu that recieved 20 heifers.

2. Witu Upendo CBO recieved 30 heifers.

3.Wendo Tangeni recieved 30 heifers

4.Muteithia group recieved 8 motorised spraying pumps.

5.Kasakakairu Tumaini silc benefited with kienyeji mash.

Bahari Ward

1.Singoma Self Help group 30 heifers.

2.Kilimani Vision Women Self Help Group 25 heifers.

3.Upendo Majirani women Group 25 heifers.

4.Onido Neema Self Help Group 20 heifers.