Better days ahead for farmers of pyrethrum, officials declare

Pyrethrum farmers weigh their produce at a collection center in Eburru, Gilgil on November 13, 2018. [Kipsang Joseph/Standard]

The pyrethrum sub-sector will soon be back on its feet, according to an American biotechnology company that has contracted 2,200 farmers in Kenya.

Kentegra’s Chief Operating Officer Scott Sweat yesterday said ongoing efforts to revive pyrethrum have started paying off with increased production over the past few months.