State Department for Industry Principal Secretary Dr. Juma Mukhwana speaks during a presser.- PHOTO| Courtesy

Govt to invest Sh150m in cassava processing equipment at Nasewa

Government allocates Ksh150 million for cassava processing equipment Nasewa CAIP targets value addition and new jobs for farmers Parliamentary committee calls for faster completion of the project The Government will invest Ksh150 million to equip the Nasewa County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) in Busia County with cassava starch and flour processing machinery as part…

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Youth and women groups receive improved indigenous chicks distributed by the Busia County Government to support poultry farming and income generation across six areas. PHOTO| courtesy

Busia County boosts poultry farming with 11,080 chicks

Busia County distributes improved chicks to youth and women groups Beneficiaries receive additional support to strengthen poultry projects County urges groups to focus on proper care and sustainable farming Busia County has distributed 11,080 improved indigenous chicks to 135 youth and women’s groups to boost poultry farming across six areas. The County Government rolled out…

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Veterinary officers inspect chickens at a live bird market in Busia County as part of ongoing Avian Influenza surveillance. PHOTO| Courtesy

Busia County steps up bird flu surveillance in markets

Busia has reported no confirmed bird flu cases for three years. County officials are expanding poultry disease surveillance and testing. Trained officers and partners are supporting early disease detection. Busia County has intensified its monitoring of live bird markets for Avian Influenza, with local officials crediting the effort for keeping the county free of confirmed…

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Stakeholders and cotton farmers during a public participation meeting on the proposed construction of a cotton ginnery in Nambale, Busia County./ Courtesy

Nambale farmers back proposed cotton ginnery

Nambale farmers back plans for a local cotton ginnery. Farmers say the project could create jobs and cut transport costs. County officials pledge technical support to boost cotton farming. The County Government of Busia, through the Department of Smart Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Blue Economy and Agribusiness on September 2, engaged cotton farmers and other stakeholders…

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Representatives from the Busia County Government and EASSI hold the signed MOU formalising their partnership to promote safer and more inclusive cross border trade for women and youth./ Courtesy

Busia, EASSI sign deal to boost women’s cross-border trade

Busia and EASSI strengthen efforts to support women in cross border trade. New partnership targets harassment and exploitation in the fish trade. Women traders are set to benefit from safer and more inclusive markets. The Busia County Government, through the Department of Strategic Partnerships, has formalised a 16-year relationship with the Eastern African Sub-Regional Support…

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Cotton ginnery at Jairos Farmers' Co-operative Society.- photo/KNA

Teso North farmers to benefit from new cotton ginnery

A new cotton ginnery is being installed in Teso North to process farmers’ produce locally. The facility will produce lint, cotton seed oil and animal feed, creating new value addition opportunities. Farmers are being encouraged to increase cotton production to meet the ginnery’s processing capacity. The establishment of a new cotton ginnery at Jairos Farmers’…

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Ports Sacco credit funds hospital upgrade in Teso North

Ports Sacco financing has supported the upgrade of Isegeretoto Hospital in Teso North, Busia County, improving access to healthcare services. The project highlights how affordable Sacco credit can support community infrastructure and long term social development. Ports Sacco said its loans and development financing enable members to invest in projects that deliver lasting economic and…

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Ports Sacco opens Malaba branch to boost savings culture

Ports Sacco opens Malaba branch to expand financial services and promote a savings culture in Busia County. Branch attracts 800 members shortly after launch, with leaders targeting 5,000 as cooperative savings gain traction. Sacco surpasses Ksh12bn in assets and offers loans, competitive dividends and insurance to support members’ financial growth Teso North Member of Parliament…

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Busia Governor Paul Otuoma speaksat a past event-Photo|Courtesy

Governor Otuoma pledges overhaul of Busia cooperatives to restore confidence and growth

Busia Governor Dr. Paul Otuoma has vowed to revitalize the county’s struggling cooperative movement, pledging reforms aimed at restoring confidence, strengthening governance, and unlocking the sector’s potential as a driver of economic empowerment. The governor’s commitment comes at a time when many cooperative societies in Busia are facing mounting challenges, including weak leadership, financial constraints,…

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Busia Bodaboda riders during the empowerment drive
Busia Bodaboda riders during the empowerment drive. Photo Courtesy

Busia Bodaboda riders reap big from empowerment drive, urged to form SACCOs

Busia County Bodaboda riders yesterday received a major boost after Governor Paul Otuoma in the company of distinguished guests, presided over a Riders Empowerment Initiative that doubled as a major harambee, bringing together over 2,000 bodaboda riders. According to the organisers, the initiative focused on smart insurance solutions, enhanced security awareness, financial literacy, and practical…

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