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Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has expressed concerns over the delay of Sh1.3 billion Kabonyo Kanyagwal Aquaculture and Fisheries Centre in Nyando sub-county, Kisumu County, saying it might not meet its set timelines. The DP said the multi-billion-shilling initiative, which is currently 15% complete should now be jumpstarted, calling on the contractors on site to…
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has declared an all-out war on toxic farm chemicals, vowing to rid the country of hazardous substances. Speaking in Meru recently, the CS noted that cancer cases are on the rise and growing fears about food safety in the country. Kagwe’s announcement signals a new era for Kenyan farming focusing on…
President William Ruto completed his Meru county tour by launching the construction of eight new markets in a bid to enable farmers sell their produce easily. The President promised Kshs 140 million for the Maua sewerage system and Kshs 280 million for construction of the Maua modern market. “We had planned to allocate Kshs 50…
The national government will now merge the Uwezo Fund, Youth Fund and Women Enterprise Fund into a single entity that is Biashara Fund. This will help in streamlining access to financing for small businesses and eliminate loopholes that have led to misuse Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and MSMEs Wycliffe Oparanya has said CS Oparanya who…
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…
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,…
Farmers in dairy, maize, and Irish potato co-operatives have a reason to smile after the Cooperative University of Kenya (CUK) launched a digital platform aimed at linking them with various markets and service providers. The two-and-a-half year project which is piloted by CUK in partnership with the government is funded by the African Development Bank…
Kenyan farmers growing mung beans (Ndengu) without a license face a KSh1 million fine or jail if a new Bill before Parliament becomes law. Under the Mung Beans Bill, sponsored by Kitui County Senator Enoch Wambua, individuals are prohibited from marketing, processing, or engaging in large-scale trading of mung beans or their products without obtaining…
Members of Parliament have called for urgent intervention to revive the ailing sugar industry in the country. In a debate in the National Assembly, the lawmakers highlighted the industry potential to create jobs and boost the economy. During the debate on a motion sponsored by Matungu MP Peter Nabulindo the lawmakers’ expressed deep concern over…
Kilifi County Governor Gideon Mung’aro has called upon all co-operatives in the county to embrace good governance structures to instill trust in their members stating that his government will fully support co-operatives by putting in place relevant and required laws and policies. Speaking during this year’s International Co-operative Day locally known as Ushirika Day which…
