Laikipia County Governor Joshua Irungu (in checked blue coat) and County Executive Committee Member for Finance Mwangi Wamechue (left) marvel at one of the rabbits presented to a farmers’ group during the launch of the Household Empowerment Programme (HEP) in Rumuruti town on Wednesday. According to the Governor, the rabbits and goats will be used to improve the breeds kept by local farmers in order to increase their milk production. He said that the programme is aimed at reducing poverty levels in the county. April 16, 2015.