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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…
Member of Parliament for Lugari, Nabii Nabwera , has reaffirmed his dedication to enhancing coffee productivity and supporting local farmers. Making his remarks during a consultative meeting with the Lugari Coffee Farmers Sacco at Nabemo Primary School, Hon. Nabwera outlined initiatives aimed at making coffee farming a more sustainable and lucrative enterprise in the region….
Residents of Bungoma County have supported the proposal on zero taxation on farm inputs such as fertilizer. The residents participated in The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning public participation on six (6) business related Bills that are currently before the National Assembly for consideration. The residents further asked the committee to…
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has revealed plans to restructure cooperative societies to boost their efficiency and allow them support farmers more effectively. Speaking at a burial ceremony in Kabuchai constituency, Lusaka underscored the critical role that cooperatives play in empowering the local farming community and lifting the region’s economic prospects. “Cooperative societies are the lifeline of farmers’…
East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL) through its subsidiary Kenya Breweries Ltd (KBL) is now exploring whether its Kisumu plant can resume production of other brands. The Kisumu plant has been producing Senator Keg since it was officially reopened in 2013 by former President Uhuru Kenyatta. Mark Ocitti, the Managing Director of Kenya Breweries Limited, said…
The Kakamega County Government is set to kick off the construction of a new tea factory in the Madala area of Shinyalu constituency, with an investment of Ksh 1 billion. Deputy Governor Ayub Savula made the announcement during a public participation forum at Shabwali Friends Church, organized by the county government in collaboration with the…
Sugarcane farmers in the West Kenya Outgrowers Company (WEKO) held their first annual general meeting after 17 years. In a move that is set to restructure the crumbled giant cane farmers’ company within the western region, the new office is hell bent on ensuring that all their assets confiscated by the miller West Kenya and…
There was celebrations at Lugala Secondary school after Hazina DT Sacco donated a total of 60 modern lockers and chairs to the Shinyalu based school in Kakamega County as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. Speaking during the handing over ceremony, the Sacco CEO Dickson Okungu noted that they decided to support the…
Kakamega County Water and Sanitation Company (KACWASCO) has reason to celebrate after successfully defending its titles in both soccer and Isukuti dance championships during the 13th edition of the WASCO games held in Murang’a County last month. Kakamega County Governor Fernandez Barasa received the coveted trophies on behalf of the KACWASCO teams, which demonstrated remarkable…
The Kenya Union of Sugar Plantation Workers (KUSPAW) has opposed the new sugarcane price announced by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) noting that due process was not been followed. KUSPAW Secretary General Francis Wangara said that announcement of the reduction of sugar cane prices was illegal. Speaking in Kisumu, Wangara said that the Agriculture…
