A delegation of about 30 youth and women farmers from Turkana County has commenced a three-day benchmarking visit in Makueni County, aimed at enhancing agricultural practices and fostering knowledge exchange.

This initiative is a collaborative effort between the Turkana County Government and the World Food Program.

The visiting team, led by Turkana’s Director for Agriculture Aaron Nanok, along with Deputy Directors for Gender Mollen Onderi and Youth Affairs Ekidor Linus, was received by Makueni County Director for Cooperatives Mwingi Munene.

The benchmarking visit seeks to provide the farmers with insights into successful agricultural practices and cooperative management in Makueni County, renowned for its advancements in these areas.

It is expected that the trip will expose the team to agricultural value chains and market linkage systems, which have been a big challenge for Turkana. Besides, the learning trip will further encourage the entry of more youth and women into agriculture, boosting food production.