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The County Government of Kisumu has officially handed over the old Ondiek Estate to the National Housing Corporation (NHC) for a major redevelopment project. The announcement, made by Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, marks the settlement of a long-standing Sh900 million debt owed by the county to NHC. This debt, inherited from the defunct Kisumu Municipal Council,…
Calls have been made to the Government and the private sector to support young innovators, entrepreneurs and creatives to commercialize their products. Key players in the education sector observe that there’s a batch of next generation innovators in learning institutions across the country who have transformative ideas that will shape the future through creativity and…
The Kisumu Sugar Belt Union is now calling for greater representation of cane farmers in decision-making processes that affect them. Union members have expressed concerns that the current composition of farmers in various committees is too minimal to make any meaningful impact. Union chairman Zedekiah Otene emphasized that more farmers should be included in the…
The Kisumu Medical and Education Trust (KMET) has assured its stakeholders that the latest round of sanctions imposed by United States President Donald Trump will not affect it in any way. Dr. Ogutu said they have been able to mobilize resources over the years, unlike their colleagues who solely depend on donor funds. She mentioned…
The County Government of Busia has launched a major initiative to streamline the disbursement of agricultural funds by training SACCO managers in proper financial management and accountability. The initiative aims to ensure that government resources allocated to farmers are effectively utilized to promote economic growth. During the training session for 126 SACCO managers from 14…
Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development, Wycliffe Oparanya, has assured that the national government is taking decisive steps to curb financial mismanagement in Saccos across Kenya. His remarks follow the alleged misappropriation of KSh 82.8 million at the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO), raising concerns over financial…
Lake Victoria Tourism Association Kenya (LVTA) CEO Charles Kataro now wants the Tourism Regulatory Authority functions decentralized to county governments to help oversee the implementation of community-based tourism projects. In his submission during a public participation forum on Tourism Policy and Tourism Amendment Bill 2024, in Kisumu, Kataro stated that the proposal would ensure revenue-sharing. He further…
The County Government of Kisumu has contracted Kenya Shipyard Limited to fabricate and supply six modern fiberglass boats for use in various landing beaches across the area. Making the announcement, Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o said each of the modern boats is fitted with 25 to 40 horsepower engines and is fully equipped with cooler boxes…
The Ministry of Lands, Public Works, and Housing and Urban Development raised the alarm over the high number of forged title deeds at the Kisumu land office. Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, and Housing and Urban Development Alice Wahome further noted that land disputes bordering on boundaries were also on the rise in Kisumu….
The County government of Embu has launched campaigns to bring more than 8ooo boda boda riders under Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) in a bid ensure soberness, decency and profitable financial management in the industry. In one of the most elaborate ever collaborations between the riders and the devolved government, Embu Governor Cecily Njagi…
