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Busia has potential to produce cotton worth Sh3b, says State

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Aidah Nasimiyu, Francis Opailo and Silas Omuyokoti at Opailo's BT cotton farm at Apegei village in Busia County. They are among the farmers who have embraced the crop and say it is highly profitable. [Mumo Munuve, Standard]

The government has announced plans to support cotton farmers in Busia realise their full potential.

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