Farmers working on a pyrethrum farm. The crop farming in Kenya is losing its lustre. [Photo: businessdailyafrica.com]
Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui has vowed to revive the pyrethrum industry in the county.
Speaking when he met a group of farmers in his offices, Kinyanjui said the county had the best weather for the crop and urged farmers to take up the challenge.
"Nakuru is the home of pyrethrum and it is my responsibility to ensure farmers make a profit," he said.
The Governor added: "The county has some of the best pyrethrum experts whose skills we must utilise. Some of them are in Rwanda and Tanzania and we must bring them back home."
Kinyanjui's remark comes as a group of farmers in Eburru in Gilgil sub-county has started a campaign to revive pyrethrum growing.
The drive aims at reaching at least 3,000 farmers in the region.
"We have started this campaign because an investor has shown interest in the sector and is interested in buying the crop," said Eburru Farmers Association chairman Peter Muhia.