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Muhoroni mill processes 1,400 tonnes of cane daily after repairs. Farmers are now receiving payments within a week. Revival is restoring livelihoods and business in the region. Muhoroni’s sugar economy is showing signs of recovery, with the local mill now processing about 1,400 tonnes of cane a day and farmers being paid within a week…
Kisumu residents urged to play a bigger role in assessing county governance and service delivery NEPAD APRM team returns to validate citizen feedback gathered across the county Findings will inform a peer review conference where governors will assess governance gaps and share best practices Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o has called for active citizen…
Cooperatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya has told Migori coffee farmers to stop selling produce across county borders and tap the local market instead for better returns. Oparanya made the call while speaking in Suna West sub-county during an empowerment programme organised for local farmers. He said many Migori growers have been ferrying their coffee to neighbouring…
Sony Sugar could lose its 4,000 acre estate over an alleged Ksh862 million bank debt Farmers are urging the government to intervene before the auction notice expires on August 20 Representatives warn selling the estate could hurt farmers and the wider Migori community South Nyanza Sugar Company (Sony) could lose its 4,000 acre nucleus estate…
Kisii tea farmers could soon earn more as government moves to crack down on tea hawking. Farmers set to get fertiliser at Ksh2,500 as government targets lower production costs. Nyamache Tea Factory seeks Ksh250 million upgrade as thousands of new tea seedlings are lined up. The government has announced measures aimed at improving returns for…
Government plans to equip youth groups in Homa Bay with practical skills and resources to develop sustainable businesses. Nearly 600 youth groups will identify suitable enterprises, with proposals subject to verification before support is allocated. The programme will promote entrepreneurship, employment and youth empowerment while strengthening peace, security and unity in the county. Principal Secretary…
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has urged traders to join Saccos to access affordable loans, government funds and business support. Arati said Saccos promote saving, financial discipline and easier access to programmes such as the Hustler Fund and NYOTA. The county also plans a youth savings fund to help talented young people grow their skills into…
Kisumu has completed the Pap Konam Agricultural Training Centre and will hand it over to the Kenya School of Agriculture. The centre will offer training in modern agriculture to boost farmer skills, livestock productivity and incomes. Pap Konam becomes the 10th campus of the Kenya School of Agriculture The County Government of Kisumu has completed…
The World Bank, through the second phase of the Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP II), has committed Ksh42 billion ($350 million) to the Government of Kenya to strengthen the capacities of 79 cities and municipalities across the country. Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary (PS) Charles Hinga Mwaura announced that the program, which commenced in…
Boda boda operators in Kisii County have been urged to join Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) to improve their access to affordable credit, diversify their sources of income, and strengthen their financial stability. Speaking during a meeting with more than 500 boda boda riders at Kisii Stadium, Kisii Governor Simba Arati encouraged the operators…
