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Muhoroni mill processes 1,400 tonnes of cane daily after repairs. Farmers are now receiving payments within a week. Revival is restoring livelihoods and business in the region. Muhoroni’s sugar economy is showing signs of recovery, with the local mill now processing about 1,400 tonnes of cane a day and farmers being paid within a week…
Kisumu residents urged to play a bigger role in assessing county governance and service delivery NEPAD APRM team returns to validate citizen feedback gathered across the county Findings will inform a peer review conference where governors will assess governance gaps and share best practices Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o has called for active citizen…
ASK leadership praised the organisation and strong exhibitor turnout at the Kisumu National Show. Kisumu County reaffirmed its commitment to climate smart, commercial agriculture and food security. Deputy Governor Mathew Owili urged youth to embrace agribusiness and climate resilient farming. The top leadership of the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) has praised the high level…
Kisumu National Show will host a record 200 exhibitors from 22 to 26 July. The rebranded event will showcase climate smart agriculture, innovation and trade. Organisers have assured security and a wide range of exhibitions and arena events. Preparations for this year’s Kisumu National Show are now complete, with officials reporting that the event will…
SACCO leaders have been urged to uphold transparency and accountability to strengthen member trust and growth. Youth have been encouraged to join Saccos, while leaders were warned against corruption. Kisumu County is developing a new cooperative policy to boost the sector’s competitiveness. Sacco leaders have been urged to be transparent and accountable since building trust…
Governor Nyong’o wants the ASK Kisumu Show to become a year round event to boost agricultural innovation. The show has been elevated to national status and will run from July 22 to 26. This year’s exhibition will focus on climate smart agriculture and sustainable economic growth. Kisumu Governor Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o has called for the…
100-metre rule impractical: Andrew Matoka emphasized that restricting tobacco and nicotine sales within 100 metres of schools and child-centered facilities is unrealistic in densely populated urban settings. High licensing costs burden: Erick Ogutu noted that bar owners already face expensive licensing and complex compliance requirements, warning that the new bill risks adding further burdens without…
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),…
The Senate Oversight Committee has sounded alarm over the discharge of untreated sewerage into River Nyando from the Ahero drainage system, a multi‑million‑shilling climate resilience project funded under the World Bank‑backed Financing Locally‑Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme. During an inspection tour of Kisumu County, the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget raised concern that…
Jamii DT Sacco has opened a new branch in Kisumu as part of an expansion strategy aimed at growing membership, increasing lending and strengthening its presence in Western Kenya’s rapidly growing economy. The deposit-taking Sacco launched the branch at Mega Plaza in Kisumu City and said it would offer affordable credit facilities to small businesses,…
