Supporting the Government of Kenya's Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), Egerton University has launched the seventh cohort of its Agricultural Tractor Operator Training program, a transformative initiative focused on empowering women through mechanized farming. 

At the launch event, Prof. Aduda emphasized the critical role mechanized farming plays in enhancing food security at the household and community levels. “Mechanized farming is a powerful tool for boosting food production, particularly for women. In Kisumu County, where I come from, the adoption rate of mechanized farming is low, contributing to Kenya’s national average of just 10% mechanized farming. This training provides a unique opportunity for women across select counties—Kisumu, Bomet, Nakuru, Kericho, Kisii, Nyamira, Laikipia, Uasin Gishu, and Elgeyo Marakwet—to gain essential skills and help secure food supply,” he said.