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Varsity unveils Sh10m lab to boost banana farming in Taita Taveta

Taita Taveta county government leaders and Taita Taveta University officials during the launch of Sh10 million tissue culture banana laboratory at TTU Ngerenyi Campus in Mwatate sub county on October 29, 2024. [Renson Mnyamwezi, Standard]

Taita Taveta University (TTU) has established a Sh10 million banana tissue culture laboratory to boost the crop's production in the county.

TTU Deputy Vice-Chancellor Christine Onyango said the facility will produce at least 18,000 banana seedlings in the first phase, and support sustainable agriculture and climate resilience.

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