Kenyan leader vows to invest in agriculture to boost food security

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Kenyan leader vows to invest in agriculture to boost food security

STORY: Kenyan leader vows to invest in agriculture to boost food security DATELINE: Oct. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:11 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kenyan President waving to Kenyans at a stadium 2. various of the president 3. various of the president inspecting guard of honor from the military 4. various of the president shaking hands with the military chiefs 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 6. various of irrigation systems in Tana river county 7. various of a farm under irrigation 8. various of Kenya forest service officials 9. various of a rehabilitated forest 10. various of Kenya forest service officers planting trees 11. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 12. various of a part of Kenya ravaged by drought 13. various of a rehabilitated forest 14. various of a farmer spraying his crops 15. various of a ship carrying fertilizer 16. various of a truck carrying relief food to Kenyans affected by drought and hunger 17. various of offici

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