MV Uhuru II. Photo by Ministry of Defence. MV Uhuru II

How MV UHURU II Will Impact Trade in the Lake Victoria Basin

Transport in Lake Victoria is expected to be further boosted after the unveiling of the sh 2.4 billion vessel in Kisumu. This is after the newly built MV Uhuru II ship embarked on its maiden cargo journey from Kisumu Port to Uganda’s Port Bell, marking its official entry into service on Lake Victoria. This milestone…

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Kisumu County Commissioner Benson Leparmorijo

Two Suspects Arrested in Connection to Arson Attacks on Sugarcane Plantations.

Police in Kisumu County have arrested two suspects in connection with the series of arson attacks that have destroyed vast sugarcane plantations in the region. The suspects are helping security agencies with further investigations to identify other perpetrators involved in the criminal acts before they are charged in court. Cane farmers in Muhoroni, Chemelil and Kibos…

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Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa addressing residents recently./ Photo courtesy

Kakamega county triumphs in water, sanitation championships

Kakamega County Water and Sanitation Company (KACWASCO) has reason to celebrate after successfully defending its titles in both soccer and Isukuti dance championships during the 13th edition of the WASCO games held in Murang’a County last month. Kakamega County Governor Fernandez Barasa received the coveted trophies on behalf of the KACWASCO teams, which demonstrated remarkable…

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Siaya County Governor James Orengo during the opening of the DTB branch in Bondo with other officials./ Photo courtesy

Orengo backs launch of DTB bank Bondo branch

The Governor of Siaya County James Orengo has termed the newly launched Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) branch in Bondo as a significant milestone, not just for the bank, but for the residents. Speaking during the commissioning of the bank recently, Orengo asserted that Bondo, just like many other fast urban growing areas across the Nyanza…

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Kajiado County Governor Joseph Ole Lenku awards a land owner a title deed./ File photo

Land owners petition county govt over freehold land rates

Kajiado land owners have filed a petition in court challenging the constitutionality of the Kajiado County Finance Act 2023. The petitioners; Sheria Mtaani Organization, advocate Shadrack Wambui, Residents associations from Olkeri,Ngong Oloo surutia, Acacia among others raise several key issues regarding the Act, asserting that it violates their constitutional rights and fails to adhere to…

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Kisumu County Deputy Governor Dr Mathews Owili in a past event./ Photo courtesy

Newly established molecular lab to promote health concerns, Kisumu DG says

Kisumu County Deputy Governor Dr Mathews Owili has backed the newly established molecular laboratory at the County Referral Hospital to promote surveillance of public health concern diseases through multi-disease testing platforms. Speaking during the launch of the testing platform recently, Owili noted that with the establishment of the new facility, Kisumu is moving closer towards…

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Machakos County Chief Officer for Cooperatives Anthony Mutunga./ Photo Agnes Orang'o

Machakos coffee farming revival on course, Cooperatives Chief Officer says

Machakos County Chief Officer for Cooperatives Anthony Mutunga has affirmed that the revival of coffee farming in the county is well underway. Speaking on the county’s ambitious plans to boost the once-thriving coffee sector recently, Mutunga emphasized the importance of integrity in cooperative leadership as a key driver for success. “There’s a need for integrity…

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The Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Victor Nyagaya in a past event./ Photo courtesy

Lake Region Economic Bloc to partner with Indian Railways Corporation to boost tourism

The Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Victor Nyagaya has revealed that they are looking to partner with the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation to promote the region as a prime tourism destination. Speaking in Kisumu recently, Nyagaya said that the collaboration would position Kisumu County as the first port of call…

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Cooperatives Development Senior Commissioner Churchill Amatha ushered to Mombasa International Show./Photo courtesy

Coast Region cooperatives urged to register in numbers for 24th SACCA

Co-operatives Development Senior Commissioner, Churchill Amatha has urged Coast Region Saccos  stakeholders to register in numbers for the upcoming 24th Savings and Credit Cooperatives Associations (SACCA) Congress on October 6-12, 2024 in Naivasha, Nakuru County. Speaking during Mombasa International Show, Amatha said the event aims to unite the sector to explore opportunities, address challenges, and…

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Finance CECM Onesmus Kuyu (middle) with beneficiaries at Ndithini, Masinga Sub-county./ Photos Stephen Muthini

Over 10 CBOs receive donations from county govt to boost income

Over ten Community Based Organizations and hundreds of individuals across Machakos County have received direct capital injection courtesy of the county government  in form of car wash machines, seats and tents for hire, parasols and climate smart cooking jikos among other items. The items were issued by Finance and Economic Planning County Executive Committee Member…

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