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LBDA invests Ksh3Billion to revamp rice farming in Nyando

Sacco ReviewJanuary 31, 2026February 2, 202605 mins

The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) in collaboration with other key stakeholders, has invested Ksh3 billion to revamp rice farming in Nyando,Kisumu County. The investment targets the revival of idle land at the South West Kano Irrigation Scheme in Nyando and Kadibo Sub-County, where at least seven hectares are set to be brought back into…

LBDA positions itself as driver of economic growth

Sacco ReviewJanuary 3, 202605 mins

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…

LBDA banks on farmer training, mechanisation, bonus model to boost rice production

Sacco ReviewNovember 13, 202507 mins

The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) is banking on mechanisation, farmer training and a new bonus model to raise local rice production across Lake region. According to the authority, the initiative also aims to shield farmers from middlemen who have for years exploited growers. Speaking recently Managing Director CPA Wycliffe Ochiaga said the authority is…