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County to Promote Organic Fertilizer Among Local Farmers for Better Crops



Uasin Gishu County Chief Officer for Trade and Industrialization Geoffrey Tanui has called for increased farmer engagement in utilizing organic fertilizer derived from black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) digestates. 

Tanui emphasized this during a benchmarking visit by a delegation from Nyeri County’s Department of PSM and Solid Waste Management to the Fair and Sustainable Black Soldier Insect Farm in Annex on Thursday.

Tanui highlighted that farmers could significantly benefit from turning their agricultural waste into valuable manure by adopting black soldier fly farming. 

This method offers an innovative approach to waste management and soil enrichment, transforming organic waste into a beneficial resource.

The visiting team from Nyeri County was particularly impressed by the insect farm’s ability to process waste from sources such as the Kimumu Bahati wholesale market, converting it into nutrient-rich manure. 

This practice not only addresses waste disposal challenges but also contributes to sustainable agriculture.

Everlyn Nekesa, the manager of Fair and Sustainable Black Soldier Insect Farm, elaborated on the advantages of using black soldier fly larvae. 

She explained that these larvae rapidly degrade organic biowaste from markets, food industries, and restaurants into a high-quality protein source. 

This protein is highly sought after by fish, poultry, and pig farmers, enhancing the value chain in agriculture.

“The process is much faster than traditional composting methods like burying food scraps or using large piles of manure and leaves that take months to turn into usable soil,” Nekesa stated. 

She further noted that the resulting organic fertilizers are an excellent substitute for imported mineral fertilizers in crop production.

The delegation included Directors Isaac Lagat (Trade) and Margaret Aiyabei (Tourism), who were keen on learning best practices in solid waste management. 

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