Lodwar, January 23, 2026

The Food System Resilience Project (FSRP) has completed a two-day training program for 210 agripreneurs from across the county.

The training aims to modernize agriculture by equipping participants with knowledge of innovative agricultural technologies, quality inputs, market linkages, and access to information and financial services.

The agripreneurs are expected to provide bundled services to approximately 500 crop and livestock farmers at the ward level, enhancing local agricultural productivity and sustainability.

Victor Lochee, the County Project Coordinator highlighted the significance of the agripreneur model in addressing food insecurity and boosting local income.He emphasized the potential of agri-tech to foster sustainable agribusiness ventures.

“This approach not only supports farmers but also creates economic opportunities for the youth,” Lochee stated.

Prior to the training, Lochee conducted a verification of the agripreneurs’ documents, stressing the need for competent and qualified young agricultural professionals to deliver extension services in their respective wards.
He noted that these agripreneurs will collaborate closely with the county’s frontline extension officers to address staffing gaps in agricultural support.

The Director of Agriculture, Aaron Nanok encouraged the officers to prioritize self-development, skill enhancement, and economic growth.
“Investing in personal and professional growth is essential for driving the agricultural sector forward,”Nanok said.

This initiative aligns with the government’s commitment to create wealth and opportunities for the youth.

Present in the training were; Christine Ebei(FSRP County Digital Agriculture Lead),David Naita(County Financial Inclusion and Creditworthiness Lead), Simon Atot(Value Chain Development Lead), Eng Hillary Korir (Supporting infrastructure), Meshach Momanyi (Accountant), Alphonse Abolem(Agrinutrition Coordinator).