Ruto Assures Farmers of Government Support Amid Drought
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President William Ruto has promised Kenyan farmers government interventions to mitigate the effects of crop failure due to poor rainfall and climate change. Speaking at ACK St. Stephen's Chepkoilel Church in Uasin Gishu County, Ruto acknowledged the impact of drought on farmers nationwide, including his own maize crop. He announced plans to shift towards irrigation, including building dams, to strengthen food security and expand agricultural exports. Ruto also praised farmers in Uasin Gishu for growing cash crops like macadamia and coffee, promising government support for these efforts.
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