Kisumu deputy governor Mathew Owili being taken through various exhibitions during Kisumu ASK show./ Photo courtesy

Govt to address challenges in Agriculture to improve food security

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…

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Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr Paul Rono./ Photo courtesy

Nyanza sugar cartels put on notice

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,…

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Kisumu County governor Anyang' Nyong'o

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

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…

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Kisumu deputy governor Dr Mathew Owili

Kisumu County to start demonstration farms in all wards

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…

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ASK Kisumu Regional Show chief steward Rose Omondi and the chairman George Ongudi during a harvest festival procession in Kisumu.

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

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…

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George Ongudi ASK chairman

President Ruto to preside over first Kisumu Livestock auction this month

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…

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Kenya Railways Managing Director Phillip Mainga

KRC boss faces imprisonment due to demolition of houses in Kisumu

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…

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Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) Director Samuel Ong’ow. Photo: Fredrick Odiero

State promises to pay KSh7 billion arrears to cane farmers, staff

The government is keen on paying cane farmers and staff of sugar companies who are owed money in terms of unpaid arrears. Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) Director Samuel Ong’ow said the government has initiated payment of about KSh6.94 billion which is owed to farmers and staff of the sugar companies. Speaking in Muhoroni Ong’ow…

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ICT Cabinet Secretary Eluid Owalo addresses residents at Bondo Technical Training Institute on May 24, 2024. Photo: Fredrick Odiero

We’ve trained 300, 000 youth on digital jobs, Owalo says

Cabinet Secretary of ICT Eliud Owalo has revealed that over 300,000 youths have been trained, and more than 1,000 digital jobs created since the start of digitalization programme year ago. Owalo remains optimistic that within the next two years, two million digital jobs will be generated. He further stated that ICT offers abundant job opportunities…

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Deputy President Wiliam Ruto and management consultant Eliud Owalo during a meeting with a section of leaders and professionals from Nyanza region in Naivasha. Photo:courtesy

President Ruto to open Nyanza International Investment Conference in June

President William Ruto is expected to visit Kisumu to preside over the official opening of the Nyanza International Investment Conference (NIIC) next month, it has been revealed. Information and Communication Technology Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo said the President will officially grace the conference. “The Head of State himself will lead a team of local and international investors…

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