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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Kilifi Women Representative Getrude Mbeyu./Photo courtesy

Bodaboda groups in Kilifi get car wash machines, water tanks from NGAAF

More than 600 bodaboda operators, tuktuk, and taxi drivers have received grants in form of cheques, car washing machines and water tanks from the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) worth Ksh3.5 million that will help uplift their standards of living. The project pioneered by the Kilifi Women Representative Getrude Mbeyu seeks to empower the…

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Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika/ Photo courtesy

Kihika gives Ksh50 million to Saccos in Nakuru

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has splattered monumental smile on Sacco members in the county with the actualization and operationalization of Co-operative revolving fund. The move is a huge boost as the previous county government regimes had failed to put in place the fund despites numerous promises. Equally with the same spirit of increasing capitalization for…

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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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Wycliffe Oparanya was nominated as Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development

Rift Valley Cooperative Stakeholders commend President Ruto for nominating Oparanya as CS

Cooperative stakeholders in Rift Valley Region have commended President William Ruto for nominating Wycliffe Oparanya for the position of Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development. Led by former Boresha Sacco Chief Executive Officer Moses Chebor,the Cooperative stakeholders said Oparanya is a well-experienced leader who will perform in the sector. Chebor said Oparanya has…

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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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Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi addresses coffee farmers at Kariene market in Central Imenti constituency

Audit private coffee millers to tame theft, Govt urged

Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi has called on the government to audit all private coffee millers across the country following the increasing coffee theft cases. Speaking at Kariene in Central Imenti constituency, Kathuri who is also Senate Deputy Speaker urged the ministry of agriculture to move with speed and collect data on source and volumes of…

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