President William Ruto announced on Monday that transit from rain-fed agriculture to irrigation one will be critical in averting future food crises in the country. He committed to engaging with Parliament to enact a law that will create provisions for water purchase agreements that will make it possible for the private sector to invest in the water sector. According to research, irrigated agriculture is, on average, at least twice as productive per unit of land as rain-fed agriculture, thereby allowing for more production intensification and crop diversification. To mitigate the situation, the Head of State flagged off 50 trucks containing relief food to 23 badly affected counties. President Ruto stated that there would be a weekly consignment of the relief food that will be taken to the affected areas.

Source: Daily Nation September 27, 2022 06:28 UTC