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Pyrethrum Farming Provides Sustainable Income Source for County Farmers

By Mercy Kihugu. The administration of H.E Governor Susan Kihika is putting effort in pyrethrum farming as an alternative source of income for farmers in the county. To this end the county has continually supported and appreciated the efforts of various stakeholders in promoting pyrethrum farming in the county. Today, the Governor accompanied by the […]

County adopts new guidelines on Food Fortification, Enforcement and Surveillance

By Ruth Magak The County’s Department of Health Services with support from Nutrition International- a leading organization in the global fight against malnutrition has trained 30 Public Health Officers and Nutritionists on the updated guidelines on Food Fortification policy standards, Enforcement, and Surveillance. The policy guideline is in line with one of the goals of […]

Pyrethrum Revolution as the next income earner for farmers.

To further enhance our working relations, Governor Susan Kihika and US ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitfield visited KENTEGRA farm in Eburru, Gilgil Sub County. Kentegra, which came in following the liberalization of pyrethrum farming five years ago, contracts farmers, provides them with seedlings, fertilizer and buys dried flowers from farmers for processing and selling to […]

Together with the US Ambassador to Kenya, Nakuru Governor H. E Susan Kihika held a Nakuru women leaders roundtable meeting.

The conversation centered on women leadership and opportunities for collaboration with the US Government. Areas of possible partnerships include agriculture, water, trade and technology. With the agendas in health care, water and education, the discussions addressed the missing links that if addressed would make a turn around in lives of Nakuru residents. The leaders forged […]

Successful implementation of baby-friendly Community Initiative in Bondeni Hospital

By Ruth Magak Bondeni Sub-county Hospital (Maternity) has been feted as the best facility for implementing BFCI and supporting breastfeeding and optimal infant feeding in the community. The hospital team has received a recognition award for their exemplary work from the County’s Department of Health Services and the USAID Tujenge Jamii team led by the […]

Pyrethrum Farming Provides a More Sustainable Income Source for Farmers in the County

Written by Mercy Kihugu The administration of H.E. Governor Susan Kihika is putting efforts into pyrethrum farming as an alternative source of income for farmers in the county. To this end, the county has continually supported and appreciated the efforts of various stakeholders in promoting pyrethrum farming in the county. Today, the Governor accompanied by […]

H. E The Governor’s Speech during this year’s Jamuhuri Day held at Molo Stadium

H E GOVERNOR SUSAN KIHIKA SPEECH DURING THE 59TH COMMEMORATION OF JAMHURI DAY AT MOLO STADIUM, MOLO, NAKURU COUNTY ON DECEMBER 12, 2022 The County CommissionerCounty OfficialsCommunity leadersDistinguished guestsLadies and gentlemen It is my privilege and honour to be with you today as we commemorate the Jamhuri Day, the day on which 59 years ago […]

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