Kenya hailed for strides in Agriculture #kenya

THE World Bank has lauded Kenya and other East
African countries for their efforts in increasing of
agricultural productivity and improving nutrition among
citizens.
Makhtar Diop, World Bank Vice President for the Africa
Region said Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda were
together taking steps to marshal the power of science, boost
food and dairy production, empower farmers, and keep
children in school as well as increasing daily meals.
“I am pleased that this program is well-aligned with the
objectives of Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development
Programme (CAADP) to increase agricultural productivity
and improve nutrition, both of which are key to building
Africa's human capital,” said Diop.
“These success stories show how science and technology
is enabling African farmers to grow more nutritious food
and boost inclusive growth.”
According to the World Bank, the success stories are drawn
from work done under the aegis of the East African
Agricultural Productivity Programme (EAAPP) financed by
the World Bank and partners.
The overarching goal of the EAAPP is to increase
agricultural productivity and growth in Eastern Africa,
focusing on priority commodities such as cassava, rice,
wheat and smallholder dairy production.
The project is implemented by ASARECA, the Association
for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and
Central Africa and supports the objectives set by African
countries through the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture
Development Programme (CAADP).