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West Pokot farmers have benefited from pumps from The Kerio Valley Development Authority and Sigor MP Peter Lochakapong, they have played a significant role in ensuring that lighting and irrigation challenges are solved at the cheapest possible cost. Speaking to local farmers and residents during the launch of the pumps Lochakapong stated that water and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Imarika DT Sacco celebrated International Cooperatives Day, locally known as Ushirika Day, on Saturday, July 6, 2024. The Sacco Chairman John Nziro, Board of Directors, CEO George Yongo Ngala, and management, along with other key figures, gathered to mark the 102nd Ushirika Day. Kilifi County Governor Gideon Mung’aro was also in attendance. The Ushirika Day…
The United Kingdom (UK) Multinational James Finlay has written a letter requesting the removal of John Chebochok from his position as Director of Toror Tea Factory, a Kenya Tea Development Association (KTDA) factory. In a letter signed by Ben Woolf addressed to Enos Njiru Njeru, Wilson Muthaura of KTDA dated July 1, 2024 and seen…
Tea farmers in Nyeri County have elected new directors to manage their tea factories. The farmers sent home 17 directors, re-electing 3 who were directors at Rigati, Chinga and Gathuthi, the elections exposed frustrations the farmers have been going through under leadership of the former directors. READ ALSO: Kisumu ranked among 1000 most innovative cities…
