Kipchumba Murkomen Praises Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua

Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen praises Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for agricultural reforms.
Murkomen accompanied the Deputy President to a tea reforms conference.
Public participation from the bottom-up is prioritized in decision-making and interventions.
The Deputy President’s approach aims to revitalize the agricultural sector and support farmers.
Murkomen foresees a positive future for farmers and a return to agricultural prosperity.
The tea reforms conference facilitated discussions on strategies for the tea industry’s rejuvenation.

Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has praised Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for his remarkable efforts in implementing agricultural reforms that prioritize public participation from the bottom-up approach.

Murkomen had the privilege of accompanying the Deputy President during a conference focused on tea reforms, where he witnessed firsthand the commitment and dedication towards revitalizing the agricultural sector.

Speaking about the experience, Murkomen expressed his optimism for the future of farmers and the potential for a resurgence in the agricultural industry. He emphasized the importance of involving the public in decision-making processes and interventions, stating that their valuable insights and perspectives are instrumental in shaping effective reforms.

The Deputy President’s emphasis on public participation aligns with the government’s commitment to inclusivity and empowering local communities. By incorporating the voices and concerns of farmers, the government aims to develop policies and interventions that address their specific needs and challenges.

The tea reforms conference was a platform for stakeholders to come together, exchange ideas, and explore strategies for rejuvenating the tea industry. It provided an opportunity to identify key areas for improvement and devise innovative solutions to enhance productivity, quality, and profitability for tea farmers.

Our Deputy President, HE Rigathi Gachagua is doing a fantastic job in agriculture reforms by ensuring that public participation from the Bottom-Up is informing our interventions and decision making. I was privileged to accompany him in the tea reforms conference and I foresee a… pic.twitter.com/sH3oFcmvoY

— KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H (@kipmurkomen) July 6, 2023

Murkomen acknowledged the significant role that agriculture plays in the country’s economy, providing livelihoods for a large portion of the population. He commended the Deputy President’s vision and dedication to supporting farmers, highlighting the potential for a revitalized agricultural sector to contribute to economic growth, job creation, and poverty alleviation.