Farmers under the Weiwei Irrigation Scheme have received a significant financial boost following the disbursement of a Sh60 million cheque by the state, aimed at transforming agricultural production and improving livelihoods in arid and semi-arid regions.
The cheque was officially handed over by the Principal Secretary for the State Department for ASALs and Regional Development, Kello Harsama.
This intervention falls under the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), which is central to the Kenya Kwanza government's strategy to foster inclusive economic growth by enhancing productivity, building resilience, and empowering rural communities.
The funds are expected to increase agricultural output dramatically from the current 800,000 tonnes to a target of 2 million tonnes through strategic investments in irrigation scheme maintenance and expansion, farmer training and capacity building, infrastructure development, environmental conservation, and the acquisition of modern farming equipment.
