The Trans Nzoia government plans to distribute high quality seeds to farmers in a bid to increase maize production this year by 10 per cent. The county produces six million bags of maize annually but Governor George Natembeya has said he would seek to increase the yields for local consumption and commercial purposes. Natembeya's administration commenced the programme dubbed “Mbegu initiative” last year, with beneficiaries citing an improvement in maize production. Trans Nzoia is known for maize production even though other crops do well owing to its good climatic conditions. This can only be realised if we help our farmers by availing certified seeds and fertiliser," the governor said.
