The Kruger family at Sergoit
By William Kiptoo Source: https://wwkiptoo.wordpress.com/2017/02/18/kruger-family-at-sergoit/ The Kruger family in Sergoit on the Moiben plateau, is a well-known farming family in Uasin Gishu County. They operate large-scale farming on their 5,000 acres of highly mechanized farms. Now in its fourth generation, the family engages in commercial farming of maize, wheat, barley, and dairy products, while also being avid conservationists. They utilize a range of machinery such as plowing tractors, combine harvesters, spraying machines, and road graders to maintain their farm. Reports suggest that the Kruger family produces around 4,000 tonnes of grain annually, equivalent to approximately 44,000 bags of maize. Their farm comprises 1,500 acres of barley, 2,000 acres of maize, and 1,000 acres of wheat. The remaining 100 acres are allocated for dairy farming, a residential compound, and a 110-kilometer graded road network. Moreover, the Krugers have a 1-kilometer airstrip on t...