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Government moves to raise tea earnings for Kisii farmers

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…

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PS for the State Department for Interior and National Administration, Dr. Raymond Omollo (Left) and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga (Right) during a meeting with youth leaders at Odino. Photo/courtesy

Gov’t to equip Homa Bay youth groups with SME skills

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…

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Kisii County Governor Simba Arati (left) meets fruit vendors in Kisii town. Photo/Enock Okong'o

Arati urges Kisii traders to join Saccos for soft loans

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…

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PS, Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary Charles Hinga (R) together with Kisumu Governor Any'ang Nyong'o (L) during the launch of Baby Pendo Botanical Park in Kisumu. Photo/Courtesy

World Bank injects Sh42B into urban projects as Kisumu launches Sh306M transit upgrades

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…

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Kisii Governor Simba Arati speaking during a past event. Photo Courtesy

Kisii Governor urges Boda Boda riders to join Saccos, invest in Agribusiness

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…

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Ahero Irrigation Scheme officials during a field work. Photo Courtesy

Ahero irrigation scheme secures Ksh 5.1Bn upgrade to cut farming costs

The Ahero Irrigation Scheme in Kisumu County is set for a major transformation following the allocation of Ksh 5.1 billion to modernize its irrigation infrastructure and transition to solar-powered operations, a move aimed at reducing production costs and enhancing agricultural productivity. The funding package includes Ksh 4.2 billion from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA),…

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The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Roads and Transport, led by Vice Chairperson Didmus Barasa.

Long-delayed Kisumu road project regains momentum after funding boost

A parliamentary committee has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the long-delayed Ksh16.7 billion Mamboleo-Miwani-Chemelil-Muhoroni road project, saying accelerated construction works and improved funding have put the flagship infrastructure project back on track. The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Roads and Transport, led by Vice Chairperson Didmus Barasa, made the assessment after inspecting the project…

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Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale-Photo|Courtesy

Senate flags raw sewer discharge into River Nyando from FLLoCA Project

The Senate Oversight Committee has sounded alarm over the discharge of untreated sewerage into River Nyando from the Ahero drainage system, a multi‑million‑shilling climate resilience project funded under the World Bank‑backed Financing Locally‑Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme. During an inspection tour of Kisumu County, the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget raised concern that…

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