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Makueni County is set for a major transformation in its livestock sector after the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announced a partnership with the county to roll out a five-year program on sustainable feed production, directly benefiting thousands of households.
The initiative, known as CASHA (Creating Shared Value in the Livestock Sector with Young People in Kenya’s ASALs), will be implemented in 15 counties, with Makueni among the beneficiaries. The project aims to support over 2,000 youth in fodder production, livestock feed commercialization, and agribusiness opportunities while integrating climate-smart practices to boost resilience.
The FAO team unveiled the program during a courtesy call to Deputy Governor H.E. Lucy Mulili in Wote on Tuesday. Mulili welcomed the initiative, emphasizing livestock’s central role in household livelihoods and the project’s potential to create jobs, improve farmer incomes, and enhance food and nutrition security.
While Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr was not present at the meeting, the initiative reflects his administration’s broader manifesto commitment to food security, youth empowerment, and climate-smart agriculture.
“Governor Mutula has consistently prioritized agriculture as the backbone of Makueni’s economy. This partnership is a direct reinforcement of his vision to empower youth, modernize farming, and secure the county’s food future,” Mulili said on behalf of the county government.
The CASHA program is expected to position Makueni as a leader in sustainable livestock feed production, offering a blueprint for other counties across Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands.
By steering such strategic collaborations, Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr continues to shape Makueni into a county where agriculture is not just subsistence but a thriving economic pillar for generations to come.
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