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Senate committee holds forum in Bungoma to address sugarcane sector challenges

Sacco ReviewMay 27, 202604 mins

The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on Tuesday held a stakeholders’ consultative forum in Bungoma County to address persistent challenges facing the sugarcane subsector and explore ways of improving the livelihoods of farmers across the country. The forum, chaired by David Wakoli, brought together sugarcane farmers, farmers’ associations, representatives and management of…

Senate Committee reviews bill on minimum guaranteed returns for farmers

Sacco ReviewMarch 6, 202603 mins

The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries has reviewed submissions on the proposed Agriculture Produce (Minimum Guaranteed Returns) Bill, Senate Bills No. 17 of 2025, as lawmakers move forward with plans to strengthen protections for farmers. The committee chaired Bungoma County Senator Wafula Wakoli examined views from stakeholders on the proposed legislation aimed…

Senate committee approves affordable housing regulations

Sacco ReviewAugust 8, 202503 mins

The Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation has consented to the Affordable Housing Regulations 2025 to facilitate seamless implementation of the Affordable Housing Programme. Chaired by Senator Mwenda Gataya (Tharaka Nithi), the committee was taken through the objectives and key components of the proposed Regulations, which are set to guide the implementation of the Affordable Housing…