Bungoma governor Kenneth Lusaka.Photo/the-star.co.ke
More than 5,000 farmers in Bumula Constituency, Bungoma county will receive free top-dressing fertilisers.
The fertkiser will be supplied by the County Government of Bungoma.
According Governor Ken Lusaka the move is meant to make Bungoma a food secure county, and better the living standards of the less fortunate in the society.
"In the wake of food shortage that has led to high prices, all eyes are now on Bungoma, one of Kenya's key food baskets. Hopefully, by next year, we will have a surplus," the Governor said at Kabula.
The distribution of free top-dressing comes barely a month after the Government distributed free planting fertilisers to more than 50,000 residents of Bungoma, translating to atleast 700 farmers a ward.
The distribution covered Kabula, South Bukusu, Khasoko, Bumula, West Bukusu, Kimaeti and Siboti. All constituencies in Bungoma are expected to receive the crucial farm input.