CS Miano during World Tourism Day in Kisumu.

New Tourism CS Miano Leads World Tourism Day Fete Hosted in Kisumu.

The Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Rebecca Miano has said that the sector is set to expand with the unveiling of nine regional circuits across the country. The initiatives, Miano said, include marking and a renewed focus on domestic tourism under the “TEMBEA KENYA” initiative. The newly unveiled circuits, the CS said, are part…

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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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The Mediation Committee on the Sugar Bill

Mediation Committee Meets to Consider Contentious Clauses of Sugar Bill

The Mediation Committee on the Sugar Bill (N.A. Bill No. 34 of 2022) has started considering clauses of the Bill that are under mediation. The committee which is chaired by  Emmanuel Wangwe (MP Navakholo) first considered sub clause 38 (6), which, if amended, will see the Members agree on the institution that will be in…

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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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Goeoge Ombado , Executive Director ACCOSCA

ACCOSCA: Cooperatives Bill 2024 will change the sector positively

African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) Executive Director George Ombado has said that the Cooperatives Bill 2024 which is currently before senate will be the game changer in the country. Ombado who was speaking during a media interview said if the bill passes other countries will also be able to follow the…

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Kisumu County Governor Anyang' Nyong'o addressing residents in a past event./ Photo courtesy

Kisumu to host this year’s annual tourism week fete

The Governor of Kisumu County Professor Anyang Nyong’o has revealed that the county will be hosting this year’s Kenya Tourism Week and United Nations World Tourism Day. Nyong’o in a statement made recently expressed his excitement ahead of the prestigious event slated for September 23-27 and guided by the theme “Tourism and Peace.” He revealed…

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The Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Cooperative Wycliffe Oparanya ./ Photo Courtesy

Sacco members urged to back formation of industry watchdog

The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Wycliffe Oparanya has urged Sacco members across countrywide to back the creation of a federation to regulate Saccos as proposed in the Cooperative Bill 2024 currently before Parliament. Speaking during the launch of the SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) Supervision Report, Oparanya asserted that creation of…

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Jack Ranguma, Chairman, Board of Directors SASRA./ Photo courtesy

Saccos Urged to Innovate New Products to Boost Active Membership

The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has urged Saccos to develop new savings and credit products tailored to the changing needs of members, a move that will greatly reducing dormant accounts. SASRA, in a report released on Wednesday, noted that reactivation of dormant accounts should be the top priority for Saccos that seek to boost…

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CS Oparanya addressing the members of the Barichu farmers cooperative society limited./Photo courtesy

Oparanya disbands Barichu Farmers Cooperative’s management

Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Wycliffe Oparanya, has disbanded the management of Barichu Farmers’ Cooperative Society Limited in Mathira Constituency, Nyeri County. During a visit to the society in Karatina town yesterday where he met with thousands of farmers, Oparanya ordered the immediate removal of the management to allow for…

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