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3 Key Potential Development Areas for Eldoret Town Identified

  Uasin Gishu County Executive Committee Member in charge of Finance and Economic Planning CPA Julius Ruto has expressed his undeterred interest in the making of the Eldoret Urban Economic Plan. CPA Ruto has also termed the success of the plan as a dream come true to guide the growth of Eldoret town’s economy through identification of value chain opportunities, creating climate-resilient infrastructure and social inclusion.   "As we prepare for city status, this is a program that will guide us to identify challenges in economic growth and the drivers that have enhanced our growth as a town. This is timely and we appreciate every input from the leadership and all our stakeholders.   Find Property in Uasin Gishu County Baoriat Agencies Call: +254 721-554-937 Let's bring out all our potential growth areas to make our city livable, and a hub for trade, manufacturing and Agri-processing center," the CECM said while officiating the opening of the Sustainable Urban Economi...

Are Mineral and Vitamin Supplements The Answer To Dairy Farming In Kenya?

  For many years, dairy farming has provided food, income, alternative energy sources such as biogas, social prestige, and status in local communities. It is estimated that dairy farming composes of at least a third of the total value of agricultural outputs and this share has been increasing over time. In Kenya, dairy farming produces over 3.5 billion liters of milk a year. Kenyans are amongst the highest milk consumers in the developing world, consuming an estimated 145 liters per person per year, more than five times milk consumption in other East African countries.  According to the National Dairy Development Policy, by 2030, Kenya is projected to become a net dairy exporter. The dairy sector in Kenya is important to the economy as it contributes to 12% of the agricultural gross domestic product. Kenya has about 700,000 smallholder farmers, owning on average 0.4-1.6 hectares of land, and 1-3 cows, and producing about 80% of the national output. However, despite the fav...