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Members of Parliament have called for urgent intervention to revive the ailing sugar industry in the country. In a debate in the National Assembly, the lawmakers highlighted the industry potential to create jobs and boost the economy. During the debate on a motion sponsored by Matungu MP Peter Nabulindo the lawmakers’ expressed deep concern over…
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has lauded members of the National Assembly for listening to the cries of Kenyans before adjusting the Finance Bill 2024. AFA board member Samuel Ongow singled out the proposed taxes on sugar transportation, which he noted, was going to be a burden to cane farmers across the country. Speaking…
The National Assembly has announced dates for of public hearings on the Cooperatives Bill 2024, (National Assembly Bill No. 7 of 2024) urging members of the public to turn out to give views. Hearings will take place in 8 counties on May 7-11, 2024. On May 7, 2024 hearings will hold in Siaya at IEBC…
The Departmental Committee on Lands has put to task Ministry of Cooperatives officials in connection with the liquidated Drumvale Farmers Cooperative Society. The parliamentarians questioned the Principal Secretary for Cooperative Development Patrick Kilemi on events leading to the liquidation of assets of the Machakos based Cooperative Society that saw members losing over 500 acres of…
By Dennis Bett The National Assembly Trade, Industrialization and Cooperatives Committee will push for allocation of more money to industries. The MPs said support should be accorded to the manufacturing sector and more so cooperative societies including ailing Sacco’s for the country to attain industrialization. The team led by Vice chairperson Oundo Wilberforce Ojiambo spoke…
