A NEW ERA FOR DAIRY FARMERS AS KAKAMEGA COUNTY COMMISSIONS AI STATION

Kakamega County today marked a key milestone in strengthening the dairy sector with the commissioning of an Artificial Insemination (AI) Station at Springfield Farmers Cooperative Society in Likuyani Sub-County. The event was graced by the CECM, Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives, Mophat Mandela.

The AI Station is an initiative of the National and County Government through the NAVCDP Project under the Enterprise Development Grant (EDG), supporting Governor Barasa’s Food Security and Wealth Creation agenda.

Speaking during the event, Mr. Mandela said that the facility will improve access to quality breeding services, enhance milk production, and increase farmers’ incomes.

The facility will serve farmers in Likuyani, Lugari, and neighboring sub-counties, leading to improved breeds, increased milk production, and surplus milk aggregation through cooperative societies; ultimately improving farmers’ livelihoods.

NAVCDP remains committed to empowering farmers and promoting sustainable agricultural development.

Also present were Kongoni ward MCA, Hon Robert Makhanu, Chief Officer Agriculture, Mr Emmanuel Kariuki, Chief Officer Cooperatives, Mr. Anslem Mulinya, NAVCDP County Project Coordinator, Ms Merina Atsiaya and other County officials.