Kangundo DC Samuel Njora has urged area residents to embrace other different types of farming apart from crop growing.
Speaking during his routine tour of the different locations in Kangundo town on Monday, Njora advocated for livestock keeping by area residents, to boost their daily income and food.
“The rains are not sufficient and end before our crops have had enough water, to help get food for our families and educate our children, we as residents of Kangundo should start keeping livestock. Cows, chicken, or goats can be kept and later sold at higher prices so that you get another source of revenue,” said Njora.
This follows a shortage of rainfall in most parts of Eastern region, making it hard for famers to register any meaningful harvest.
Njoro called upon the farmers, and mostly women and the youth, to form groups and apply for the Uwezo Funds that are non-interest loans, to help them kick start their businesses.
He also asked the parents to take responsibility and educate their children; both male and female.
“Take advantage of the free education the National government is offering to take to school children despite their gender as it is the only permanent thing a parent can offer to a child to build a better tomorrow,” he added.