Juja sub-county agricultural officer Morris Muthoka has called on farmers to take advantage of the El~Nino rains to plant short season crops.
This is to help deal with the looming food shortage after a total crop failure this year.
Speaking at Juja Farm on Thursday 5th while commissioning the Sh2.3 million Juja Farm Water Project, Muthoka said that as much as the rains might come with negative effects, a possibility of the same rains bringing a change is viable.
He reiterated that Kiambu County is well prepared for the El~Nino phenomenon assuring residents not to worry. He added that the county government is committed to providing clean water to all and especially after the recent cholera outbreak in the county.
“I am happy that all farmers in this area have prepared and planted seeds in their lands. This water project is meant to provide clean drinking water to 1,800 residents of Juja Farm or more. The county and national governments are committed to providing a better livelihood to citizens by initiating crucial projects,” he said.
The works included a 2-phase power line extension to the borehole, pump house construction, pumping equipment and storage facility and community water point construction.
Muthoka said the availability of power in the borehole will also help the residents to connect their homes with electricity at a cheaper rate.
“I call upon youths to register for their national identity cards after completion of the ongoing national exam to enable them participate in country decision making,” he urged the youths.