Kitui governor Charity Ngilu with India High Commissioner to Kenya Suchitra Durai.[Photo/the-star.co.ke]
Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu has called for partnership between her government and India on implementation of her five-pillar manifesto.
She made the revelations during a meeting with Indian High Commissioner to Kenya.
Ngilu particularly explored market opportunities for green grams being produced under the Ndengu Revolution, her flagship project for food and wealth creation.
She has provided farmers with seeds.
The initiative is expected to produce 40 metric tonnes of yield.
In her talks with High Commissioner Suchitra Durai, Ngilu also explored opportunities in development of the cottage industry to help Kitui create jobs and add value to all agricultural products.
Durai expressed her willingness to collaborate with Ngilu in irrigation, training and creating links for Kitui residents to feed themselves.
She accepted Ngilu's invitation to visit Kitui to understand the challenges and opportunities that are available, the aim being establishing based for cooperation.
Ngilu’s manifesto is on food, water, healthare, education, youth and women empowerment and wealth creation.