Monday 02nd March, 2026 06:01 PM|
Farmers across the country have been assured of adequate and certified seed supply ahead of the major planting season.
Speaking during the annual Kenya Seed Golf Classic tournament held at Eldoret Golf Club on Monday, March 2, 2026, the Managing Director of Kenya Seed Company, Sammy Chepsiror, said the company has sufficient seed stocks to serve both Kenya and the wider region.
“As Kenya Seed Company, we have enough seeds for this country and the region. We have both adequate and certified seeds,” he said.
At the time, the Kenya Seed Company called on farmers to take advantage of the ongoing rains and favourable weather conditions to prepare their land and plant on time.
“As we begin the major planting season, I want to encourage farmers to prepare their land and go back to farming because we have enough rainfall. We are currently witnessing a conducive environment for farming,” he added.
He further reiterated the company’s commitment to supporting food security through the timely distribution of quality seeds via authorised agro-dealers, cautioning farmers against purchasing seeds from unverified sellers.
“We appreciate our customers and want to assure farmers that we have sufficient quality and affordable seed varieties for this planting season. We also urge them to purchase seeds from certified stockists to avoid counterfeit products,” said Chepsiror.
Eldoret farmers golf tournament
The event, organised by the company dubbed “farmers’ town,” was aimed at strengthening engagement with stakeholders from the North Rift region.
“We know Eldoret is a farmers’ town; that’s why we have organised this tournament as a way of interacting with our golf-playing farmers and understanding what we should do as Kenya Seed,” Chepsiror said.
The tournament attracted at least 135 golfers, a competition that also served as a build-up to the upcoming Kenya Seed Classic set to take place in two weeks at the 18-hole Kitale Golf Club.
Kwambai shines on home course
Former rugby player Victor Kwambai delivered a sterling performance to clinch the Kenya Seed Golf Classic Series title after carding an impressive 43 Stableford points.
Playing off handicap 22 and capitalizing on home-course advantage, Kwambai fended off a competitive field of 132 golfers to secure his maiden win of the season.
He collected 23 points on the outward nine, registering a par at the second hole and recovering strongly at the fifth and seventh despite a few dropped shots. On the inward nine, he parred the 11th and bounced back from bogeys at the 12th and 15th to finish strongly, adding 20 points for a winning total of 43.
“I am happy to have won. I did not expect it, but my week-long training, especially on putting, really helped me. The competition was tough and the stakes were high, but this turned out to be my best win,” said Kwambai, crediting his playing partners for pushing him to elevate his game.
Former Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital director John Kibosia finished second with 41 points, while Dennis Rono placed third with 40 points.
Nandi’s Kimeli Mutai and Faith Ann claimed the longest drive prizes in the men’s and ladies’ categories respectively, while Josephine Chesang won the nearest-to-the-pin award. Mutai also emerged the gross winner after firing a one-over-par 72.
In other categories, Edwin Ruto claimed the staff prize with 32 points, Thomas Nderitu won the junior title with 29 points, and Edwin Kipchumba bagged the best effort award after posting 16 points.
The event underscored Kenya Seed’s efforts to blend stakeholder engagement with its core mission of enhancing agricultural productivity and strengthening food security across the region.
