The coastal county of Kwale has commenced the distribution of 45 tons of assorted seeds to small scale farmers across the 20 administrative wards as the long rains set in.
Area Governor Fatuma Achani says the move to distribute the free certified seeds seeks to improve agricultural productivity, ensure food sufficiency and food and nutrition security.
Governor Achani, who flagged off the distribution exercise at the County headquarters in Kwale town, says the certified seeds include maize, rice, beans, green grams, and cowpeas.
Achani instructed all ward administrators to ensure that the quality seeds are equitably distributed to farmers at the grassroots level, fostering fair and efficient access across the county.
