Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has called on Kenyan farmers to embrace diverse crop farming, emphasizing its potential to boost food production and enhance national food security.
Lusaka, who chairs the Council of Governors’ Agriculture Committee, highlighted the importance of a multi-agricultural approach, believing it’s crucial for driving value addition and increasing food output.
He encouraged farmers to incorporate “orphan crops” – underutilized but nutritious crops – into their farming systems.
Recognizing recent hunger challenges in parts of the country, Lusaka urged the national government to increase funding for food security initiatives.
He also advocated for both national and county-level agricultural incentives to attract young people to farming and promote the use of technology in agricultural practices.
These remarks came during a multi-sectoral meeting in Nairobi organized by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.
The gathering discussed the progress of the Nutrition in the City Ecosystems (NICHE) Project, implemented in Bungoma and Busia Counties.
Additional attendees: Busia Deputy Governor H.E Arthur Odera, Bungoma County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) Dr. Monica Salano Fedha (Agriculture), Bonventure Chengeck (Roads), Dr. David Wamamili (Education), Dr. Andrew Wamalwa (Health), and the Syngenta Foundation East Africa team, among others
