Nakuru County is advancing the development of its County Extension Policy, a strategic framework designed to strengthen agricultural advisory services and enhance productivity across the region.
Through the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Veterinary Services, the county has made notable progress in drafting the policy, which is now ready for validation and finalization as part of broader efforts to operationalize and roll out the framework.
Speaking during a stakeholder validation forum, County Chief Officer for Livestock, Fisheries and Veterinary Services Dr Michael Cheruiyot emphasized the policy’s significance in transforming the delivery of extension services to farmers.
He noted that a strong and coordinated extension system is essential in ensuring farmers can access timely information, modern technologies, and best agricultural practices.
Dr Cheruiyot said the policy will help bridge the gap between research institutions and farmers, strengthen capacity building, and promote climate-smart agriculture to address emerging challenges such as climate change, pests, and diseases.
He further reiterated the county government’s commitment under the leadership of Governor Susan Kihika to empower farmers through knowledge transfer, innovation, and improved service delivery.
The Chief Officer also underscored the importance of collaboration, noting that the participation of stakeholders, including development partners, researchers, and farmer representatives, is key to ensuring the policy is inclusive, practical, and responsive to the needs of the farming community.
Once finalized, the Nakuru County Extension Policy is expected to streamline the coordination of extension services, improve efficiency, and boost agricultural productivity and food security across the county.
