{"id":24745,"date":"2026-06-04T19:25:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T19:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/?p=24745"},"modified":"2026-06-20T19:26:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T19:26:48","slug":"lbda-launches-sunflower-farming-project-to-boost-incomes-in-kisumu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/index.php\/2026\/06\/04\/lbda-launches-sunflower-farming-project-to-boost-incomes-in-kisumu\/","title":{"rendered":"LBDA launches sunflower farming project to boost incomes in Kisumu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has launched a sunflower farming programme in Muhoroni SubCounty, Kisumu County, aimed at helping farmers diversify their crops and increase their incomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project, being implemented in partnership with GreenTec Hub, is expected to put more than 200 acres under sunflower cultivation and connect smallholder farmers to livestock feed and edible oil markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LBDA Managing Director Wycliffe Ochiaga, whose speech was read by the Director of Engineering Services and Infrastructure Development, Jacob Akuno, said sunflower farming could play a key role in transforming rural economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking during the launch at the Muhoroni Integrated Technology Transfer Centre (ITTC), he said the programme would support job creation, improve food security and promote agro-industrial growth across the Lake Basin region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/FB_IMG_1781982951544-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24747 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" 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Wycliffe Ochiaga\/Handout.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The sunflower value chain directly connects farmers to both livestock feed markets and edible oil processing, making it one of the most resilient and profitable agricultural investments,&#8221; Ochiaga said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative aims to develop a complete value chain covering production, processing and marketing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunflower seeds will be processed into cooking oil, while the by-product, known as sunflower cake, will be used in livestock feed production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to LBDA, the programme is based on the use of improved seed varieties, modern farming methods and stronger market links to help farmers increase yields and earnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" 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will support farmer mobilisation, access to land and irrigation services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ochiaga also urged farmers to form cooperatives and producer groups to strengthen their bargaining power and improve supply to processors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many farmers in the region have traditionally depended on sugarcane farming, which has faced challenges including unstable markets and low returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/FB_IMG_1781983069489-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24750 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/FB_IMG_1781983069489-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, 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