Kwale County Government has commenced the distribution of 5,000 hybrid coconut seedlings to small-holder coconut farmers across nine Administrative Wards.
This initiative by the devolved government aims to boost rural economic growth and diversify incomes through cash crop farming. Governor Fatuma Achani says the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to promote agricultural sustainability, enhance food security, and boost economic empowerment.
Governor Achani noted that the devolved government has also launched a coconut farming campaign since it is a fast-growing cash crop in the coastal county.
The County Boss says coconut is a highly significant commodity in the coastal region culturally, socially and economically.
