Muhoroni 6th August 2019: Osiepe yes! today participated in the International youth week organized by Muhoroni Sub-county at the Muhoroni Stadium.
The youth outfit that works under Osiepe Practical Action had an opportunity to engage with the youth and stakeholders from across the sub-county of Muhoroni. They were able to demonstrate a highly and professionally managed youth outfit with clear structures and objectives in bridging the gap between the youth and agriculture.
This is an event that attracted various youths and youth based organizations from the Sub – County. Some of the youth activities and innovations exhibited included;
Other organizations that graced the occasion were;
Osiepe yes exhibited a wide range of activities in three main value chain areas
In the dairy and fodder value chains Osiepe yes! showcased;
The Poultry Value chain included demonstrations in expanding and tapping entrepreneurship opportunities in poultry and its products.
Innovation took centre stage as the youth initiative exhibited value addition on pumpkins; the public was treated to highly nutritious confectionaries baked with the key ingredient as pumpkin. Queen Cakes, biscuits and bread were displayed by REHOT Enterprises that is run by one of the Osiepe yes! members.
Osiepe yes! is set to participate in a similar event organized at County level in the same venue on Friday 9th August, 2019
The youth outfit that works under Osiepe Practical Action had an opportunity to engage with the youth and stakeholders from across the sub-county of Muhoroni. They were able to demonstrate a highly and professionally managed youth outfit with clear structures and objectives in bridging the gap between the youth and agriculture.
This is an event that attracted various youths and youth based organizations from the Sub – County. Some of the youth activities and innovations exhibited included;
- Various football clubs; both Girls and Boys Teams that played at different age sets – Under 13 yrs., Under 19 yrs.’ and under 23 yrs.
- Comedians and live performance groups exhibited theater performance, Drama and satires
- Taekwondo performance and demonstrations drills by Muhoroni Junior and senior taekwondo groups
- Kisumu online jobs services seeking to recruit the youth to actively engage in online job markets
Other organizations that graced the occasion were;
- The Kenya Commercial Banks
- Muhoroni Sub county Health Team
- NACADA
Osiepe yes exhibited a wide range of activities in three main value chain areas
- Dairy and fodder
- Poultry
- Tapping opportunities and entrepreneurships in agribusiness
In the dairy and fodder value chains Osiepe yes! showcased;
- The improved dairy feeding and watering trough
- Fodder commercialization, specifically establishment, harvesting and storage
- Osiepe AgroSelect Agrovet shop products at Chemelil and demonstrated the engagement of the youth in the management of the shop in various capacities.
- An Integrated Farmer extension services with full integration of the youth in farmer mobilization, sensitization and education. The extension services are organized under Heifer International – Osiepe Practical Action partnership implementing the AVCD II project that has seen employment of the youth as community facilitators, Dairy farmer assistants and Extension Officer.
The Poultry Value chain included demonstrations in expanding and tapping entrepreneurship opportunities in poultry and its products.
Innovation took centre stage as the youth initiative exhibited value addition on pumpkins; the public was treated to highly nutritious confectionaries baked with the key ingredient as pumpkin. Queen Cakes, biscuits and bread were displayed by REHOT Enterprises that is run by one of the Osiepe yes! members.
Osiepe yes! is set to participate in a similar event organized at County level in the same venue on Friday 9th August, 2019