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Ahero irrigation scheme secures Ksh 5.1Bn upgrade to cut farming costs

Sacco ReviewJune 17, 202603 mins

The Ahero Irrigation Scheme in Kisumu County is set for a major transformation following the allocation of Ksh 5.1 billion to modernize its irrigation infrastructure and transition to solar-powered operations, a move aimed at reducing production costs and enhancing agricultural productivity. The funding package includes Ksh 4.2 billion from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA),…

Govt unveils Ksh 650 Million project to boost rice farming in Ahero

Sacco ReviewMarch 12, 202606 mins

Rice farmers in Ahero have received a major boost after the national government h unveiled a Ksh650 million project to rehabilitate and expand pumping station in Nyando Sub County under an initiative being undertaken by the National Irrigation Authority in partnership with Hungary . The project financed by Hungary includes installation of a 500 kilowatt-peak…

Governor Nyong’o commissions Rice mill in Ahero

Sacco ReviewNovember 29, 202504 mins

The Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has commissioned a 2.5 metric tonnes per hour Multi Stage County Rice Mill in Ahero Nyando Sub-County. Speaking during the event, the governor said that the launch signifies a milestone that represents not only investment in infrastructure but a bold and strategic investment in farmers, economy and the County’s…

NIA woes developing partners to expand rice production in West Kenya

Sacco ReviewJuly 12, 202506 mins

The National Irrigation Authority (NIA) is wooing development partners for a multi-billion shilling partnership aimed at revitalizing and expanding rice production in Western Kenya. This emerged during a high-level tour of Ahero Irrigation Scheme in Kisumu County by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) President Dr. Akihiko Tanaka, who was in the country to assess ongoing…

National Irrigation Authority receives Ksh3B to rehabilitate Ahero Irrigation Scheme

Sacco ReviewNovember 21, 2023November 21, 202302 mins

The National Irrigation Authority (NIA) has received Ksh3 billion boost from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to rehabilitate the Ahero Irrigation Scheme in Kisumu county. The revelation was made when the JICA technical team paid a courtesy call to Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o in his office. Led by Hayashi Kenji, the delegation said the…