21 Bikes: Governor Malombe Powers Up Extension Services

Governor Malombe flags off 21 bikes for extension officers Our Reporter Agricultural extension officers in Kitui county have received a major boost after the county government donated 21 motorcyles that will aid in providing timely and efficient agricultural extension services at the grassroots. Speaking on Saturday while commissioning the motorcycles, Kitui governor Julius Malombe said that the motorbikes will enable the extension officers to conveniently traverse remote parts of the vast county and offer timely services to smallholder farmers in the villages. “ With these motorcycles, our extension officers can now reach the farthest corners of our county swiftly and conveniently. Our aim is to boost production and value addition by providing timely and efficient agricultural extension services to the people where they live,” said the governor. Malombe noted that the move will help in training and capacity building of farmers on modern farming technologies and good agric...