Kitowo - CVP Visit Report - Nov 20-2012

2012 Companion Village Project 3rd Visit, Year Three November 20, 2012 Village Kitowo Pastor Upendo Longo Companion First Evangelical Lutheran Church Attendees 08 Weather for the past month Dry and Hot Reporters Location Gabriel, Happy, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Venance 1797m above sea level 08002.813S 035044.911E Introduction Upon arrival, there were four men and women readily waiting to begin the teachings. When asked about records of the past events, they complained that the previous pastor left with all the CVP documents. The matter was forwarded to DIRA office for following the pastor so that he returns the documents. Purpose • Delivering seeds and fertilizers • Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application Topics • Review of the handouts - 3rd Visit Instruction - Plant population and Fertilizer applications • Demonstrations Planting and fertilizer applications: It was demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. It was insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together. Seeds and fertilizers The following seeds and fertilizers were delivered: Item Corn Beans Fertilizers for corn Fertilizers for beans Variety H 614 Uyole Njano NPK cereal NPK winner Amount 4bags 30kg 4 bags 2 bags Comments/Questions The parishioners showed great interest to apply the taught methods in their individual plots. They were organizing to start up a SACCO which would assist them get loans and be able to purchase inputs for modern agriculture. Conclusion Experience shows that the success of the CVP depends largely on the commitment of the leaders especially the Pastor. The shift of the pastors may cause a positive or negative effect on the performance of the CVP; we pray that it turns out to be positive effect.