Thousands of Farmers Benefit from Major Inputs Distribution in Githunguri

Key Highlights

• Over 3,000 farmers gathered in Githunguri, Kiambu County, for a county-led farm input distribution drive.
• The initiative, held at Githunguri Agricultural Training Centre, provided subsidized seeds, fertilizers, dairy meal, and vegetable seeds.
• Governor Kimani Wamatangi reaffirmed agriculture as the backbone of Kiambu’s economy, supporting over 300,000 residents.
• Women, youth groups, and vulnerable households were prioritized in the allocation of inputs.
• Extension officers offered training on soil management, climate-smart farming, crop rotation, and pest control.
• Farmers welcomed the intervention, citing high fertilizer costs as a major challenge ahead of the planting season.
• Similar distribution drives are scheduled across other Kiambu sub-counties.

Thousands of farmers turned up at the Githunguri Agricultural Training Centre in Kiambu County for a major farm inputs distribution exercise spearheaded by the county government.

The initiative, which attracted over 3,000 registered farmers, aimed at easing production costs and strengthening food security in the region.

Governor Kimani Wamatangi, who officiated the event, highlighted that more than 300,000 residents rely on farming either directly or indirectly. He said his administration is focused on empowering smallholder farmers with resources and knowledge to sustain their livelihoods.

The packages distributed included certified maize and bean seeds, basal fertilizers, vegetable seeds, and dairy meal—all carefully selected for Githunguri’s highland climate.

Priority was given to women’s groups, youth cooperatives, and households considered most vulnerable.

Local farmers welcomed the support. Mary Wanjiku from Kihingo village noted that the subsidized fertilizer was timely, given rising input costs.

“This will go a long way in boosting our harvests this season,” she said.

Alongside the distribution, extension officers trained farmers on soil management, climate-smart practices, crop rotation, and integrated pest management. Demonstration plots showcased modern techniques to encourage adoption of sustainable farming methods.

Agricultural Officer James Kiprotich stressed the importance of using certified seeds and proper fertilizer application. He said the county’s goal was not only to supply inputs but also to build farmer capacity for long-term productivity and food security.

Githunguri, known for its dairy farming, coffee, and horticultural crops, has long been a hub of agricultural innovation, housing the well-established Githunguri Dairy Farmers Cooperative Society.

Local leaders praised the county’s programs, noting the benefits of collective efforts through cooperatives.

The county government confirmed that similar distribution exercises will be rolled out in other sub-counties in the coming weeks as part of a broader agricultural transformation agenda.