The Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries in Narok County has hosted a delegation from the World Bank for a series of field visits to review the progress of the National Agriculture Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) across the county.
The World Bank mission, led by Ghada Elabed and James Musinga, was accompanied by officials from the National Project Coordinating Unit (NPCU) under the leadership of Dr. Samuel Guto. The team assessed ongoing project activities in key agricultural areas and met with farmers and cooperatives benefiting from the initiative.
In Narok County, NAVCDP is being implemented across five key value chains tomatoes, potatoes, dairy, poultry, and avocado aimed at improving productivity, market access, and income for smallholder farmers.
During the visit, the delegation toured several sites, including the Narok Tomato Cooperative Society in Naroosura Ward, Masaantare Watershed in Ololulunga Ward, and Mara Ewangan SACCO in Mara Ward. The team also evaluated the progress of the Farmer-Led Irrigation Development (FLID) program, which has seen farmers construct more than 126 farm ponds with the support of the county government through the provision of excavation equipment.
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The construction of farm ponds falls under Financing Component 2, Sub-component 1 of the NAVCDP, which focuses on Value Chain Ecosystem Investments by promoting sustainable irrigation systems. The program is being implemented on a 50-50 cost-sharing model between beneficiaries and their respective Community Driven Development Committees (CDDCs), as outlined in signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) witnessed by area administrators.
The Narok County team accompanying the visitors included Chief of Staff Francis Wanyeki, Chief Officer for Livestock Queen Kimorgo, and County Project Coordinator (CPC) Livingston Chepukel, among other officials.
Speaking during the visit, county officials reaffirmed Narok’s commitment to supporting farmers through enhanced agricultural value chains and sustainable water management practices.
The World Bank delegation commended the county’s progress and community participation in implementing the project, emphasizing that NAVCDP remains a cornerstone in improving agricultural productivity, resilience, and market linkages in Narok County.
By Obegi Malack
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