Farmers from the semi-arid area of Makima Ward, Embu County, have a reason to smile after receiving Galla hybrid goats worth Sh2.3 million from the County Government.
The 178 goats that included 162 does and 16 bucks are expected to assist the farmers from the drought-stricken area in diversifying sources of income as well as enhancing food security in the area.
County Executive Committee Member (CECM) in charge of agriculture, John Nyaga, said the goats were well suited for the area owing to their resilience to harsh climate conditions.
He said these improved breeds are also resistant to opportunistic diseases, mature fast, yield more milk, and have more meat compared to local breeds, thus providing quicker incomes to herders.
