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Nairobi City County Government has announced plans to upscale enrollment of members of Cooperatives and Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOS) in to the Social Health Authority (SHA) program. This strategic move is designed to boost health coverage for the city’s informal sector, which plays a pivotal role in Kenya’s economy. During a capacity building…
The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) has been given a six month ultimatum to draft regulations aimed at streamlining operations of the troubled sugar sector. Agriculture Principal Secretary, Kiprono Ronoh, said these regulations are crucial for ensuring the effective implementation of the new law which came into place following the recent assent of the Sugar Bill…
Principal Secretary – State Department for Agriculture, Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh, has assured coffee farmers that the government is committed to restore profitability to the coffee sector. The PS attended Torsogek Coffee Farmers Cooperative in Kericho County to celebrate a key milestone said the coffee industry which supports around 5 million Kenyans must be supported. The…
Kajiado County Governor, Joseph ole Lenku, has condoled with the families of Obomo Sacco, a savings and credit cooperative that was founded by Mzee Zablon Nyakeruma who passed on last week. Governor Lenku said Mzee Nyakeruma was not just a pioneer but a visionary leader who left an indelible mark in Kajiado County. He said…
A book that details the life of Industry Principal Secretary Dr. Juma Mukhwana (autobiography) is set to be launched on Wednesday in Nairobi, in an event that will be presided over by Prime Cabinet Secretary Mr. Musalia Mudavadi. In the autobiography ‘My Passion for Change’ , Dr.Mukhwana shares a truly honest account of his extra ordinary…
The Tourism Fund continues its capacity-building efforts aimed at strengthening the hospitality sector in Western Kenya. The latest series of training programs targeted hospitality managers and workers across several Western region counties, including Siaya, Vihiga, Kakamega, Homa Bay and Kisumu. The Board of Trustees Chairman Mr. Samson Some, said that these ongoing training sessions are…
Makueni County Governor Mutula Kilonzo has urged the public to explore the county and learn farm practices. He noted that farmers are now benefitting with regenerative agriculture and conservation based agricultural practices which are aimed at transforming livelihoods in the county courtesy of USAID. The governor was speaking during the tour of water projects developed…
The Council of Governors (CoG) Vice Chair and Nyeri Governor, H.E. Mutahi Kahiga, has launched the Tupande Youth in Agriculture Program in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and CoG. The initiative, unveiled at White Rhino Hotel in Nyeri, aims to inspire youth to pursue agriculture-based careers, enhancing agricultural productivity in Kenya. The program, implemented under…
Tea directors from Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties have told the Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Rono to keep off and stop meddling with tea factories issues because the government has no powers to interfere with private entities. The directors challenged the authority of Agriculture PS following his recent directives regarding the troubled Miciimikuru Factory. During an…
Kwale County Government encourages women groups to register as SACCOs for economic growth development. The County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for social services and talent Kwale County government encourages women groups to register as SACCOs for economic growth. In an ongoing initiative to improve the livelihoods of women in the county, the Kwale County government,…
