LBDA Managing Director Wycliffe Ochiaga

LBDA positions itself as driver of economic growth

The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has declared itself a key engine of economic growth, following a strong performance in 2025 that saw gains in revenue, agriculture and institutional ventures. Managing Director Wycliffe Ochiaga said the authority’s improved outlook was anchored on aligning its programmes with the national Bottom‑Up Economic Transformation Agenda, a move that…

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The Kenya Union of Sugarcane Plantation and Allied Workers Union Secretary General Francis Wangara

KUSPAW calls for nationwide strike over KSh1.9 billion unpaid arrears at leased sugar mills

The Kenya Union of Sugarcane Plantation and Allied Workers (KUSPAW) has announced a nationwide strike from Monday, citing the government’s failure to settle salary and terminal benefits arrears owed to workers at leased state-owned mills, estimated at about KSh1.9 billion. Union Secretary General Francis Wangara said employees at Muhoroni, Chemelil, Nzoia and Sony Sugar will…

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Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Hospital (JOOTRH) welcomes new status as State Corporation

The management of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) in Kisumu has hailed the cabinet’s decision to elevate the facility to a state corporation. The hospital’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Richard Lesiyampe, said the elevation will enable the hospital to expand its scope and offer quality medical services to Kenyans from all…

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CS Wandayi unveils Kenya’s commitment to clean energy at Kisumu Conference

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary James Opiyo Wandayi has revealed that Kenya is intensifying efforts to achieve universal access to clean energy through cogeneration and bioethanol. Wandayi made the announcement at the Cogeneration and Bioethanol Conference in Kisumu. Addressing government officials, industry leaders, and development partners at the event, Wandayi reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to Sustainable…

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Kisumu County Government hands over Ondiek Estate to NHC for redevelopment

The County Government of Kisumu has officially handed over the old Ondiek Estate to the National Housing Corporation (NHC) for a major redevelopment project. The announcement, made by Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, marks the settlement of a long-standing Sh900 million debt owed by the county to NHC. This debt, inherited from the defunct Kisumu Municipal Council,…

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AFA board member Samuel Ongou addressing cane farmers in Kibos area.

Kisumu Sugar Belt Union calls for greater farmer representation in decision-making

The Kisumu Sugar Belt Union is now calling for greater representation of cane farmers in decision-making processes that affect them. Union members have expressed concerns that the current composition of farmers in various committees is too minimal to make any meaningful impact. Union chairman Zedekiah Otene emphasized that more farmers should be included in the…

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KMET assures stakeholders US sanctions won’t affect operations

The Kisumu Medical and Education Trust (KMET) has assured its stakeholders that the latest round of sanctions imposed by United States President Donald Trump will not affect it in any way. Dr. Ogutu said they have been able to mobilize resources over the years, unlike their colleagues who solely depend on donor funds. She mentioned…

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 LVTA CEO calls for decentralization of Tourism Regulatory Authority to boost community-based projects

Lake Victoria Tourism Association Kenya (LVTA) CEO Charles Kataro now wants the Tourism Regulatory Authority functions decentralized to county governments to help oversee the implementation of community-based tourism projects. In his submission during a public participation forum on Tourism Policy and Tourism Amendment Bill 2024, in Kisumu, Kataro stated that the proposal would ensure revenue-sharing. He further…

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Ministry of Lands raises alarm over forged title deeds at Kisumu land office

The Ministry of Lands, Public Works, and Housing and Urban Development raised the alarm over the high number of forged title deeds at the Kisumu land office. Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, and Housing and Urban Development Alice Wahome further noted that land disputes bordering on boundaries were also on the rise in Kisumu….

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