Mwea MP Mary Maingi at a past event-Photo|Courtesy

MP Maingi urges waiver of Sh120 million rice farmers’ debt in Mwea

Mwea Member of Parliament Mary Maingi has appealed to the national government to waive a Sh120 million debt owed by rice farmers in her constituency, warning that the financial burden has continued to drain producers and stall growth in the sector. Speaking during President William Ruto’s visit to Kirinyaga, Maingi said the debt, accumulated since…

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National Irrigation Authority (NIA) offices-Photo|Courtesy

National Irrigation Authority directed to fast-track stalled irrigation projects

Members of the National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy have directed the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) to urgently complete several delayed community irrigation projects, some of which have stalled for up to six years. The concerns emerged during a committee session reviewing NIA’s financial records following queries raised by the Office…

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One of the fully built canal in Mwea irrigation scheme/Photo Courtesy

Mwea rice farmers welcome construction of Mutithi irrigation canal set to boost production

Mwea rice farmers in the Mutithi section have welcomed the construction of a major irrigation canal in  which is is set to expand rice cultivation by 10,000 acres, a move expected to significantly reduce Kenya’s national rice deficit. The Ksh1 billion project which is being implemented by the National Irrigation Authority (NIA), is scheduled for…

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