The National Government has provided five solar-powered milk coolers valued at Sh 30 million to dairy farmers in Cherangany Constituency, Trans Nzoia County. This initiative aims to minimize post-harvest losses and enhance the income of milk producers. The handover event took place at Biribiriet primary school grounds, where Principal Secretary of the State Department for Livestock Development, Jonathan Mueke, spoke about the benefits of the coolers.
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