The Siaya Community Digital Hub

Siaya digital hub connects youth to global remote work

Siaya youth are being equipped with digital skills to access global remote work opportunities. A community hub combines technology training, free internet and a BPO centre linking workers to clients. Plans are underway for a Nyanza Digital Summit in December 2026. Young people in Siaya are gaining new opportunities to tap into the global digital…

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Some of the Palm seedlings at Fisheries and Livestock Development Department awaiting delivery to the identified farmers. PHOTO| courtesy

Migori farmers urged to join cooperatives for grants

Migori farmers urged to join cooperatives to access grants. County to distribute over 2,000 palm seedlings. Oil palm farming targets higher incomes and crop diversification. Farmers in Migori County have been advised to form or join cooperatives and organised farmer groups in order to benefit fully from government grants and other financial organisations supporting their…

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Siaya governor James Orengo speaks during a past event.- PHOTO| courtesy

Siaya Saccos receive Sh9.9 million to unlock farmer credit

Eight Saccos receive fresh support to ease access to farm credit Digital systems bring new accountability demands for Sacco officials Siaya plans a countywide union to strengthen agricultural cooperatives Eight agricultural Saccos in Siaya County have received Ksh9.9 million meant to make it easier for smallholders to borrow for their farming work. The money was…

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Representatives of beneficiary Saccos display a dummy cheque during the disbursement of matching grants under the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) in Siaya County. PHOTO| courtesy

Siaya Saccos receive Sh9.9m boost for farmer lending

Saccos in Siaya are set to expand support for farmers and vulnerable groups New funding is expected to strengthen lending capacity across beneficiary cooperatives The county is rolling out a wider plan to strengthen Saccos across its wards Saccos in Siaya County are set for a financial boost after receiving Ksh9.9 million in matching grants…

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Farmer groups in Homa Bay County display a dummy cheque during an event highlighting support under the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) PHOTO| Courtesy

NAVCDP empowers 147,000 farmers in Homa Bay with Sh58m

Thousands of farmers are benefiting from a growing support network across Homa Bay New funding is helping farmer groups strengthen their financial base Young agripreneurs and digital tools are expanding support available to farmers The National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) has mobilised 147,285 farmers across 5,572 groups in Homa Bay County, unlocking millions…

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Trade Principal Secretary (PS) Regina Ombam speaks during a past event. PHOTO| File

Nyanza farmers urged to add value and meet export standards

Nyanza farmers urged to meet export standards and protect market access Government pushes value addition for crops with export potential Kisumu outlines plans to attract investment and promote local products Farmers and traders in Nyanza risk losing export markets when produce is rejected, Trade Principal Secretary (PS) Regina Ombam has warned. She said the region…

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Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo holds a cheque with farmers during the launch of the Ksh36.4 million farmer grants programme in Borabu Constituency. PHOTO| courtesy

Nyamira launches Sh36.4m grants, FMD vaccination drive

Nyamira rolls out grants to support farmer organisations and value chains Livestock owners get subsidised protection against a major cattle disease Dairy and coffee farmers are targeted through the new initiatives Nyamira County has launched a Ksh36.4 million farmer grants package alongside an FMD vaccination drive covering more than 113,800 cattle. Governor Amos Nyaribo unveiled…

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Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o (4th from left) and partners hold the signed policy documents during the launch of the county’s new economic policies. PHOTO| Fredrick Odiero

Nyong’o unveils three policies to boost Kisumu economy

Kisumu has unveiled new measures to support local businesses. The policies target traders, MSMEs and cooperatives. Officials now face the task of turning the plans into action. Kisumu County Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has unveiled three transformative policies aimed at empowering informal traders, scaling up Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and modernising the local economy…

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PS State Department For Micro,Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Susan Mang'eni handing over salon equipment to residents of Bonchari Constituency. PHOTO| courtesy

MSEA hands 92 Bonchari groups machinery to boost trade

MSEA has given machinery to 92 Bonchari groups. The equipment will support value addition, jobs and enterprise growth. Ksh155.3 million has reached 6,212 Kisii youth through NYOTA. Ninety-two groups and associations registered with the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) in Bonchari Constituency, Kisii County, have received common-user machinery to enhance productivity, promote value addition…

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KNCCI President Dr Eric Ruto (left) at the Nyanza International Business Forum in Kisumu, where business leaders and government officials discussed trade, investment and market opportunities. PHOTO| courtesy

KNCCI links Kisumu traders to global markets at Nyanza forum

KNCCI is linking Kisumu businesses to global markets. Leaders urged traders to focus on value addition and quality. Infrastructure upgrades are expected to boost regional trade. Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) President Dr Eric Ruto has said it will continue linking members to various markets at all platforms. He noted that the…

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