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Nyanza's irrigation revolution could save Kenya Sh22b

A man manually drains water out of rice seedlings in a nursery at Okana Irrigation Scheme on July 11, 2021. [Kevine Omollo, Standard]

During a recent working tour of Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, and Siaya counties, I witnessed immense irrigation potential within the Nyanza region.

After engaging with farmers, inspecting ongoing projects, and consulting with county leaders and technical teams, I am convinced that Nyanza holds the key to reducing, if not decisively closing, Kenya’s rice deficit.

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