Food production has increased in Samburu County, with Samburu Central Sub County producing the highest amount this season following an increase in rainfall and the distribution of seed to farmers by the county government.
This was said by County Governor Jonathan Lati Leleliit at Kenyatta Stadium during Mashujaa Day celebrations.
To promote dairy farming, the governor said everybody, starting with the poor, would receive a Sahiwal heifer, an exercise that would continue every year in order to cover all, and that those living in urban areas would be given startup capital for small businesses.
On roads, Leleliit said Maralal town roads would be repaired soon when funds are available.
He urged the security team led by Samburu County Commissioner Mr. John Cheruiyot to ensure that those cattle rustlers who have been stealing people’s animals in Kelswa area in Samburu North are brought to book.
The Governor called on all leaders in the county to unite for development to take place smoothly and devoid of politics.
Speaking after reading the President’s speech, the County Commissioner said the security personnel have arrested five suspected cattle rustlers, from whom they also recovered five illegal firearms.
Cheruiyot further said that of the 20 heads of cattle stolen in the Lodokejek area, 19 had been recovered, but security personnel were still pursuing the issue.
He called on area residents to cooperate with security personnel for the purpose of recovering the remaining one cow and arresting the culprits.
By Petikas Lelendu
