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Stakeholders inspect the proposed site for the Busia Jumuiya Cross-Border Market as plans for the Sh2 billion facility take shape. PHOTO| courtesy

Busia eyes Sh2bn cross-border market as stakeholders map out design

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Busia plans a Sh2 billion market to boost cross-border trade Stakeholders work on the design of the proposed trading facility Plans include smart stalls, cold rooms and solar power infrastructure A vision decades in the making took another step forward this week, as government agencies and development partners spent two days thrashing out the details…

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African Swine Fever virus from an infected animal. PHOTO| Courtesy

African Swine Fever outbreak wipes out pigs in 7 counties

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ASF outbreak spreads across seven counties, killing thousands of pigs. Kiambu has recorded more than 1,470 pig deaths since May. Government has intensified surveillance and controls on animal movement. The government has stepped up surveillance and disease control measures after an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) spread across seven counties, killing thousands of pigs…

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Busia County strikes deal to slash dairy AI costs to Ksh700

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Busia County has partnered with FIPS Africa and the Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre (KAGRC) to provide subsidised artificial insemination services and improve dairy breeds. The programme will cut the cost of artificial insemination from Ksh2,000 to Ksh700 and targets more than 2,000 inseminations in Busia. Farmers are expected to boost milk production, increase incomes…

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35 Saccos in Busia receive Ksh. 24.5M cooperative grant

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In a major boost to financial inclusion and agricultural transformation, the County Government of Busia has disbursed a Ksh. 24.5 million cooperative inclusion grant to 35 Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs). The grant aims to enhance production and value addition, empowering farmers and agripreneurs across the county. As part of this initiative, the government…

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County Government of Busia launches training initiative for SACCO managers

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The County Government of Busia has launched a major initiative to streamline the disbursement of agricultural funds by training SACCO managers in proper financial management and accountability. The initiative aims to ensure that government resources allocated to farmers are effectively utilized to promote economic growth. During the training session for 126 SACCO managers from 14…

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Kenya Breweries explores resumption of full production at Kisumu plant

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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…

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Fish processing factory opened in Kakamega

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By Cally Imbayi Fish farmers in the Lake Region Economic Bloc(LREB) which include Kakamega, Kisumu, Siaya, Kisii, Bungoma, Busia, Bomet, Vihiga, Migori, Homabay, Trans-Nzoia, Nyamira,Kericho and Nandi will have  ease in storing, processing and selling their fish as a fish processing plant is opened in Kakamega. The Kakamega County Fish Processing Factory that was commissioned…

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