Migori county governor-Dr. Ochilo Ayacko during a past Migori Regional agriculture show/Photo Courtesy

Migori to host regional agriculture show in September

Migori County is gearing up to host this year’s Regional Agricultural Show, with thousands of visitors expected to attend the three-day event scheduled for September 25-27. The Migori show is part of ASK’s mission to promote agricultural development and innovation through regional exhibitions, The show will take place under the South West Kenya Branch, and…

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President Ruto reaffirms sugar sector bonuses, eyes export status by 2027

President William Ruto has assured sugarcane farmers that ongoing reforms in the sugar industry will guarantee timely payments and annual bonuses, similar to those received by growers of other cash crops. Speaking at a leadership forum held at South Nyanza Sugar Company (SONY) in Awendo, Migori County, President Ruto said the government’s leasing of four…

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 KenGen launches ambitious plan to upgrade Gogo Power Plant in Migori

The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) will embark on an ambitious plan to upgrade the Gogo electricity power plant in Uriri, Migori County, from its current 2MW capacity to 8.6MW. According to the company’s Managing Director, Engineer Peter Njenga, the project, guided by the Least Cost Power Development Plan (LCPDP), will increase the annual energy…

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Miners in Migori. Photo:courtesy

Miners in Migori form cooperative to eliminate cartels

Miners in Rongo Sub-county have formed a marketing cooperative society to protect members from preying cartels and uplift their living standards. The North Kamagambo Mining and Marketing Cooperative Society based in Rongo Sub-county is only four months old and going strong. The society recently held a one day seminar in Rongo town to sensitize members…

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Bodaboda riders hold elections

By Norah Musega Bodaboda operators in Awendo sub county, Migori County have formed an umbrella body to enhance unity among all riders for development purposes. They conducted elections at the sub-county headquarters in Awendo on April 1, 2021 where Felix Otieno was elected chairman and Victor Opuch the secretary. Speaking after elections the officials told…

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