Government donates 27 coolers to farmers in Laikipia

Ps for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Dr Richard Lesiyampe and governor for Laikipia H.E Joshua

Irungu during the ground breaking ceremony in Rumuruti.

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The National Government to donate 27 milk coolers to farmers in Laikipia to spur

development as a measure to eradicate poverty in the county.

The principal secretary for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Dr Richard Lesiyampe,

announced this during the groundbreaking of the proposed Laikipia County

headquarters in Rumuruti.

H.E. Governor Joshua Irungu unveiling the model for the new county headquarters in Rumuruti.

“Laikipia is widely known for livestock production, and the coolers will serve a great deal

both in milk storage and transportation,” Mr Lesiyampe said.

The donation will be through the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries.

Mr Lesiyampe said Laikipia is the only county with nearly everything, ranging from

agriculture to tourism. He added that moving the headquarters from Nanyuki to

Rumuruti will open up opportunities and attract investments.

Lesiyampe urged the youths to engage in agriculture, as part of the government policy

to create jobs. He said that the national government will help the county to tarmac 60km

of the road from Mararal to Naibor and provide subsidised fertilizers to farmers.

However, he cautioned Laikipians for the need to maintain peace and avoid cattle

rustling, but instead live in harmony.

H.E. Governor Joshua Irungu ground breaks the location for the new Laikipia County headquarter

offices.

H.E. Governor Joshua Irungu on his part assured Laikipians that his government is

honest and will always honour the wishes of its people.

“This groundbreaking is just the start of bringing services closer to the people for easy

access and service delivery,” Governor Irungu said.

The CEC for Public Administration, Agnes Musyani, said the new county headquarters

will also foster integration and cohesion among the people of Laikipia.

Others present were KUPPET chairman Mr Ndung’u Wangenye, CECs, chief officers,

MCAs, directors, sub-county administrators and other officials.

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