Kakuzi, Siaya County to boost avocado and macadamia farming
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 15 – The County Government of Siaya has announced plans to collaborate with Kakuzi Plc to promote avocado and macadamia farming, in a Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Siaya County Government is partnering with Kakuzi Plc to boost avocado and macadamia farming for smallholder farmers. This collaboration aims to expand agribusiness opportunities and improve livelihoods in Siaya.
- Kakuzi will offer agricultural extension support and facilitate farmer visits to its orchards in Murang’a for best practices.
- Governor James Orengo champions this initiative as part of Siaya's economic transformation, prioritizing the acquisition of quality Hass avocado and macadamia seedlings and training extension officers.
- Kakuzi Managing Director Chris Flowers confirmed the company's commitment to supporting farmers and will participate in the upcoming Siaya International Trade and Investment Conference.
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