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Clergy turning semi-arid lands into food basket

Rev. Joseph Maina of Gods Mercy Christian Ministry feeding his chicken. He is among the prominent poultry farmers in Makuyu area in Murang'a County. [PHOTO/BONIFACE GIKANDI/STANDARD]

As many parts of the country grapple with drought, a clergy in semi-arid parts of Murang’a county is looking forward to a bounty harvest, thanks to a water harvesting technology he learnt from agricultural experts.

Bishop Joseph Maina has developed his 10 acres of land at semi arid Karung’angi area into an agricultural demonstration facility visited by hundreds of farmers.

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