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Team set up to revive ailing Agriculture sub-sectors in the lake basin

Sacco ReviewAugust 24, 202404 mins

A six-member team has been constituted by the Kisumu County Government to revive key ailing sub-sectors of the economy that are critical to the growth of the lake side region. The team has been picked to collaborate with Equity Bank Kenya for intervention in revival of some ailing agriculture sub-sectors and enhance cross border trade….

Kisumu fishermen to be trained on modern fish farming

Sacco ReviewAugust 20, 2024August 20, 202404 mins

Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Hassan Joho has directed ministry officials to start identifying fish landing sites and fishermen to be trained on modern methods of fish farming. Joho said it is incumbent upon the government to enlighten fisherfolk on evolving fishing methods which will go a long way in easing pressures exerted…

Kisumu County avails elaborate strategy to revive Co-operatives

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 2024August 15, 202406 mins

Kisumu County government has come up with a comprehensive plan meant to revive the co-operative movement and help them to thrive and further help improve the county’s economic growth. Speaking during this year’s Ushirika Day celebrations in the County which were held at the YMCA grounds, Kisumu County Executive Committee Member of Trade, Cooperatives, Industry…

Govt to address challenges in Agriculture to improve food security

Sacco ReviewAugust 8, 202404 mins

The government has assured farmers in the country that it is going to address challenges facing the agriculture sector in the country in a bid to improve food security in the country. Principal Secretary (PS) in the State Department of Agriculture Dr Kiprono Rono who was speaking during the just concluded Kisumu Regional ASK show…

Nyanza sugar cartels put on notice

Sacco ReviewAugust 8, 202403 mins

Principal Secretary in the State Department of Agriculture Dr Paul Rono has affirmed that the government is going to deal with sugar cartels in the Nyanza Region in a bid to ensure that sugar farmers fully benefit from their sweat. Speaking during a stakeholder’s visit to inspect the status of Muhoroni and Chemelil Sugar factories,…

Nyong’o says Kisumu County can achieve 100% renewable energy through resources that exist locally

Sacco ReviewAugust 5, 202403 mins

Kisumu County Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has said the county can achieve a 100% renewable energy in the electricity ,transport and clean cooking sectors through the rich and abundant renewable energy resources that exist within its territory. Speaking while launching 100% renewable energy roadmap for Kisumu County, Nyong’o said that to promote industrialization and economic growth…

Kisumu County to start demonstration farms in all wards

Sacco ReviewJuly 25, 202403 mins

The County Government of Kisumu intends to start demonstration farms in all wards as a means of promoting climate smart agriculture and ensuring food security. The county executive committee member in charge of agriculture Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock Development and Irrigation Ken Onyango said the demonstration farms will be used in educating farmers on new farming…

2024 ASK Kisumu Regional Show to open its doors on July 24

Sacco ReviewJuly 22, 2024July 25, 202403 mins

More than 120 exhibitors are expected to showcase their products during this year’s Agricultural Society of Kenya Kisumu Regional Show. The Chairman of the ASK Kisumu Regional Show George Ong’udi said the show will kick off from July 24 to 28 at the Mamboleo Showground. Speaking at the St Stephens ACM church in Kisumu during…

President Ruto to preside over first Kisumu Livestock auction this month

Sacco ReviewJuly 19, 202404 mins

President William Ruto is expected to preside over a livestock auction at this year’s Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Kisumu Regional Show, slated for July 24-28 at Mamboleo Showground. The auction, which is being held for the first time in Kisumu County, will be a key attraction at the regional show, which has attracted over…

KRC boss faces imprisonment due to demolition of houses in Kisumu

Sacco ReviewJuly 17, 2024July 17, 202404 mins

Kenya Railways Corporation’s Managing Director, Philip Mainga, faces possibility of being imprisoned for his refusal to compensate residents of Kisumu village whose homes were demolished by the corporation three years ago. Environment and Land Court Judge Samson Okong’o ordered Mr. Mainga to appear in court on July 25, 2024 and explain why he should not…