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Principal Secretary State Department of Livestock Harry Kimutai (left) and Tharaka-Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki during the commissioning of subsidized Artificial Insemination (AI) program and Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre sales outlet in Chuka town. PHOTO: MUTENGI MUTHOMI.
It’s a big boost for dairy farmers in Tharaka-Nithi, Meru and Embu counties with the opening of Kenya Animal Generic Resource Centre (KAGRIC) at Chuka town in Tharaka Nithi County where cattle semen will be readily available for Artificial Insemination (AI) services.
Earlier, AI service providers from the region had to travel all the way to Kabete centre with their kits for refilling resulting in the high cost of production hence discouraging dairy farming.
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