Siaya County Governor hosted PS Industrialization Dr.Juma Mukhwana and his counterpart PS Cooperative Patrick Kilemi for Cotton seeds distribution that saw Siaya Farmers benefit from 20,000KG of cotton seeds. According to Governor Orengo his administration is keen on restating its dedication to revitalizing cotton production in the region and expanding its value chain capacity.He emphasized the considerable potential of cotton production citing an ideal yield of 2500 kilograms per hectare in contrast to the current 300 kilograms.
Dr. Juma Mukhwana reiterated the Government’s commitment to revitalizing cotton farming, emphasizing support for farmers through the provision of seeds, fertilizers, cooperatives and gineries giving an assurance that the National Government has allocated funds for the purchase of cotton from farmers to ensure a guaranteed market.
He further highlighted ongoing modernization efforts at the Madiany Ginnery with investments totaling KES 17 million and an additional KES 30 million earmarked for the next fiscal year. He mentioned the government’s quest to attract investors for the establishment of a ginnery in Siaya aiming to enhance value addition in the cotton industry.
