Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru. She has called on the government to waive the Ksh 1,6billion Coffee Cooperatives debt

Kirinyaga Governor wants coffee cooperatives Ksh 1.6Bn debt waived to accelerate growth

Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru has called on the national government to fast-track the waiver of Ksh1.06 billion in debts owed by 14 local coffee cooperatives. Waiguru said the debt burden is hindering the full revival of the coffee sector and continues to weigh heavily on farmers. Waiguru emphasized that resolving this issue would complement…

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KEWASCO chairman of the Board Sirkelly Cheruiyot. Photo by Ng'etich

Stakeholders okay KEWASCO to raise tariffs to finance its operations

The Kericho Water and sanitation Company (KEWASCO) limited has been given the greenlight by its stakeholders to raise tariffs to enable it finance its operations. During a stakeholder engagement held at its water treatment plant at Toror, the leadership led by its Chairman  Sirkelly Cheruiyot and the Chief Executive Officer  Reuben Korir,  said the water…

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Centre: Kisumu County Education Chief Officer Bovince Ochieng with the Keystone DT Sacco officials. Photo by Fredrick Odiero

Kisumu County pledges support for Keystone DT SACCO to enhance growth

The County Government of Kisumu has pledged support for Keystone Deposit-Taking Savings and Credit Co-operative (DT SACCO) in order to ensure its sustained growth. This was said by the County chief officer in charge of education, Bovince Ochieng, who lauded the SACCO for its steady growth over the years. Ochieng who spoke during the society’s…

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Hamisi Williams, FAO representative addressing the press. Photo by Fredrick Odiero

FAO, EU launches GIS-based Database Systems Implementation Guideline in Kisumu

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Union (EU) under the Digital Land Governance Programme, has officially launched the GIS Based Database Systems Implementation Guideline in Kisumu County. The launch according to the officials, marks a momentous journey towards digitization of the processes at the Council of Governors, the…

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Busia Governor Paul Otuoma with Faridi DT Sacco chairperson Godfrey Saidi. Photo by Godfrey Wamalwa

Governor Otuoma urges Faridi DT SACCO to partner with county in driving economic growth

Busia County Governor Paul Otuoma has called on Faridi Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Co-operative Organization (DT SACCO) Limited to partner with the county government in developing a strategic business framework aimed at accelerating economic growth and improving livelihoods across Busia County. Speaking during the SACCO’s 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) attended by 300 delegates,…

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Rose Omondi addressing the press in Kisumu. Photo by Fredrick Odiero

Over 600 exhibitors to attend Kisumu Agricultural Show in July

Over  600 exhibitors have so far shown interest in participating in this year’s Kisumu  charter Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) show. This was revealed by the chairperson of the committee tusked with organizing the event, Rose Omondi, who said they are also at the moment talking to more exhibitors from Bomet, Vihiga and Kakamega and…

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Distribution of coffee seedlings in Meru. Photo by John Majau

Youth urged to join Coffee farming as Meru seeks production revival

Coffee farmers in Meru County, most of whom are elderly, have been urged to subdivide their land and actively involve young people in coffee farming to secure the sector’s future. Industry stakeholders called on farmers to move away from hoarding coffee bushes and instead support youth participation, noting that increased engagement would boost both production…

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Governor Kimani Wamatangi poses with a dummy cheque with boda boda operators. Photo Felix Wanderi

Githurai Boda Boda operators shift gears toward investment, youth mentorship

In a transformative shift from daily subsistence to long-term wealth creation, boda boda operators in Githurai in Kiambu County have pledged to intensify their savings and investment portfolios. This commitment, aimed at boosting economic stability and uplifting the local community, was unveiled during a high-profile consultative meeting attended by Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi and various…

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Fertiliser bags in store/Photo Courtesy

Trans Nzoia farmers decry fertiliser shortage as planting season begins

Farmers in Trans Nzoia County are up in arms over the fertiliser shortage which has hit the County as the planting season begins. This happens amid Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe declaration that the government will pay fertiliser suppliers soon amid fears of hoarding due to delayed payments. Farmers say they are ready to plant…

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Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti (r) during the seed distribution at Kathaana in Kangundo. Photo by Valusi

Governor Wavinya urges farmers to take advantage of early rains to boost food security in Machakos

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has urged farmers to take advantage of the early onset of rains and plant in order to enhance food security in the County. Speaking at Kathaana in Kangundo on Tuesday as she launched the distribution of 74.9 tons of certified seeds to 37,450 farmers across the county, Governor Ndeti said the…

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