140 new drought-resistant seeds unveiled to address food insecurity

Maize crops being harvested at a farm at Kipkenyo village in Uasin Gishu County. New varieties of seeds released include maize and beans. [File, Standard]

The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate (Kephis) has released 140 new drought-resistant and fast-maturing seed varieties into the market.

Kephis Managing Director Esther Kimani said the new variety of seeds would help to address food insecurity, especially in arid and semi-arid areas.