President Dr William Ruto (middle) with cabinet Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi (left) and Kakamega governor Fernandes Barasa (right) among other dignitaries when he arrived yesterday to officially open the 2024 Kakamega International investment conference at Masinde Muliro university grounds.

President Ruto urges investors to put their money in Kakamega

Inaugural Kakamega international investment conference (KAIICO) gathered leaders from the National Government, Western Kenya, and Kakamega County respectively to showcase the potential for partnership and collaboration. Addressing the event, President William Ruto emphasised the need to attract both local and foreign investments as one way of transforming the vast potential of counties across all sectors…

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KSL Managing Director Major General Paul Otieno.

Lake Victoria artisanal fishermen to benefit from 300 boats

The Kenya Shipyards Limited (KSL), is constructing 300 new climate smart artisanal boats to promote blue economy activities in Lake Victoria. This will create active utilisation of maritime and marine resources and support inclusive and sustainable economic growth. KSL Managing Director Major General Paul Otieno said they are targeting fish traders providing transport services in…

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Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mithika Linturi flagging off the launching of sunflower seeds distribution under the edible oil crops promotion project.

Linturi tours Taita Taveta with bag of goodies for farmers

By Michael Oduor/ oduormichael2021@gmail.com Taita Taveta County has received a mobile grain dryer from the National Government in an effort to assist farmers in mitigating post-harvest losses. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mithika Linturi while launching the dryers said the equipment comes in handy to ensure efficiency in drying grains. This will result…

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Former Commissioner of Cooperatives Mr. Geoffrey Njang’ombe

Mbarire promises to help Embu bodaboda riders form Sacco

Thousands of boda boda operators in Embu County will be supported to launch a Sacco to enable them save and access loans and motor cycles, Governor Cecily Mbarire has announced. Governor Mbarire said once founded the Sacco would ensure that the boda boda operators are not subjected to exploitation by shylocks who charge unwarranted interests…

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Kennedy Keya, Invest and Grow Sacco Chairman. Photo Courtesy

Invest and Grow Sacco’s annual profit surges to KSh1.91 billion

The Invest and Grow (IG) Sacco, based in Kakamega County on Wednesday February 28, 2024 reported a 2.5 per cent jump in 2023 net profit. The net profit of KSh1.91 billion for last year compares with a profit of KSh1.86 million a year earlier. The Sacco intends to enroll more members to channel their income…

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Taita Taveta County Governor Andrew Mwadime and Trade, Tourism, industrialization and Cooperative Development Minister Getrude Shuwe during the meeting with the traders in Taveta Sub- county. Photo: Michael Oduor.

Taveta traders to benefit from KSh70 million modern market

Traders in Taveta Sub- county, Taita Taveta County are set to benefit from a KSh70 million modern market under construction in partnership National Government and county administration. The State is collaborating with the county under Economic Stimulus Programme. Speaking on Thursday, February 29 during the meeting with traders for deliberations on the construction of the…

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Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti receives a gift from a talented girl, Irene Mwende at Liberty Grounds, Mlolongo on February 24, 2024. Photo: Stephen Muthini.

Wavinya donates KSh1 million to Mlolongo boda bodas, gifts talented girl

A Mlolongo-based boda boda Sacco has received KSh1 million from Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti to increase their investment. Samsa Boda Boda Sacco received the cheque at the Liberty Grounds in Mlolongo on February 24, 2024 during a public participation forum on the 2024/2025 Fiscal Strategy Plan. The jubilant riders welcomed Governor Wavinya and her entourage…

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Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kericho branch Pastor Robinson Bett and his team address the media during youths training. Photo: Benedict Ngetich

Kericho youths to benefit from commerce chamber loans

Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Kericho branch will assist youths in the county to venture into small scale businesses through access to funds and financial training. The chairman of the branch Pastor Robinson Bett said the youths in the county urgently need financial help which should be provided after financial trainings and…

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