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.
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.
The initiative aligns with BETA’s commitment to increasing agricultural productivity and expanding economic opportunities for grassroots communities. By empowering women in small-scale farming with access to mechanized farming techniques, Egerton University is working to bolster Kenya’s food security and stimulate rural economies through practical skill development.
Prof. Aduda encouraged participants to become ambassadors for mechanized farming by sharing their skills within their communities, helping others to learn and benefit from this knowledge. He also expressed gratitude to the program’s partners, whose support has greatly enhanced the training’s reach and impact. Key partners include Hello Tractors, One Acre Fund, Kenya Investment Mechanism (KIM), John Deere, CFAO Kenya, Kubota, Massey Ferguson, Heifer International Kenya, CIWaB, and Egerton University’s Faculty of Engineering and Technology.
