Cooperatives and MSMEs DeevelopmentCS Chelugui, Senator Aaron Cheruiyot and MP Hilary Koskei dancing with coffee farmers.

Kericho coffee farmers decry inequality in distribution of coffee revolving fund

Coffee cooperative societies in Kericho County have called for fairness and equality in the distribution of the Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund (CCARF). Speaking in Fort Ternan during a coffee stakeholders’ forum, Chairman of Kipkelion Coffee Mill Mathew Bore complained of systemic inequality in the distribution of the revolving fund, claiming that societies which supplied…

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Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Information, Communication & Digital Economy Eliud Owalo .

Govt to build dykes to curb flooding in Nyando amid heavy rains

Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Information, Communication & Digital Economy Eliud Owalo has announced that the government will construct dykes along River Nyando to control flooding caused by the ongoing heavy rains. Speaking during a relief food distribution drive at Nyamasawo Primary School in Ombaka, Nyando sub-county, Owalo disclosed the government will implement the construction as…

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County pledges to give young coffee farmers technical, logistical support

The County Government of Kericho has pledged to assist young coffee farmers with technical advice and logistics in value chain to ensure prosperity. Representing county governor Dr. Erick Mutai during the launch of the sale outlet for coffee products produced by the Kipkelion Youth Service Cooperative LTD at Uhuru Gardens in Kericho, chief officer for…

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Gov’t asked to fast-track completion of Koru-Soin dam project

The Parliamentary Committee for Blue Economy Water and Sanitation has urged the government to avail funds to jumpstart the stalled Ksh19 billion Koru-Soin dam project straddled across Kisumu and Kericho counties. Speaking during a tour of the project, the Committee Vice Chairperson and Kuria East Member of Parliament (MP) Marwa Kitayama called for jumpstarting of…

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Kericho County commits to empowering young coffee farmers

The county government of Kericho has pledged to assist young coffee farmers with technical advice and logistics in value chain to ensure prosperity. Representing county governor Dr. Erick Mutai during the launch of the sale outlet for coffee products produced by the Kipkelion Youth Service Cooperative LTD at Uhuru Gardens in Kericho, chief officer for…

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Farmers urged to avail data to agripreneurs

Kericho county Chief Officer for Agriculture Willy Rop has urged farmers in the region to cooperate with agripreneurs in the ongoing data collection exercise. He stressed that it’s important to provide accurate farm information since it helps the government plan its projects. Some of the data  required include farmer identity, land size, technology, management practices,…

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Sh40m to be given to women groups

By Benedict Ngetich The office of the Kericho Woman Representative has Sh40 million at its disposal for distribution to women groups, co-operatives and for bursaries. Speaking in Chemosot Center of Excellence, the county MP Florence Bore urged those in groups and also individuals to apply for the money. “I am happy to announce at this…

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