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An Eldoret court released five suspects linked to 4,000 bags of suspected counterfeit fertilizer worth over KSh24 million as investigations continue. The court ordered fertilizer samples sent to the Government Chemist for analysis and directed police to release a seized vehicle. Investigators are pursuing a wider crackdown into an alleged counterfeit fertilizer network operating across…
NYOTA has started a 20 day youth induction at Lamaiywet Comprehensive School in Uasin Gishu. Beneficiaries will undergo workplace skills training before a five month apprenticeship. Participants will earn certification and receive a monthly stipend. The NYOTA On the Job Experience programme has kicked off induction training for youth beneficiaries at Lamaiywet Comprehensive School in…
President William Ruto pledged to reduce fertiliser and seed prices from next year to encourage farmers to increase food production. Farmers were urged to take advantage of the expected short rains after failed rains caused widespread crop losses and reduced harvests. The government plans to construct 50 mega dams, 200 medium sized dams and 1,000…
Affordable housing: Government says 8,807 units are complete, with 198,726 under construction. Student housing: 37,347 units are being built to accommodate over 130,000 learners. Nandi projects: 24 projects worth Sh15.7 billion are underway, including housing, hostels and markets. The government has defended the progress of the Affordable Housing Programme, saying thousands of housing units have…
MSEA and JOYWO will train 1,200 women groups in Uasin Gishu from August 3 to 7. The programme will equip women with business, financial and enterprise management skills. MSEA will also support business registration and link participants to financing opportunities. The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) Uasin Gishu Regional Office has partnered with the…
Kapsuswa is transforming through the Affordable Housing Programme, bringing modern homes, better infrastructure and new economic opportunities. Population growth is increasing demand for schools and healthcare, creating a need to expand education and medical services. The project shows how affordable housing can improve livelihoods, education, health and sustainable urban development. For many years, Kapsuswa was…
Maize farmers in the North Rift Region are raising alarm over possible massive losses in this year’s harvest following a prolonged dry spell that has left crops withering in the fields. The situation has been worsened by the late disbursement of fertilizers, which affected crops during critical growth stages. Farmers say the four‑week drought has…
Hundreds of members of the collapsed Kenknit Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO) in Eldoret may finally see a path to justice after the County Government of Uasin Gishu pledged support for the cooperative’s revival and called for accountability over the alleged mismanagement of millions of shillings belonging to members. Speaking during a consultative meeting…
The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, chaired by Bungoma County Senator David Wakoli has commenced its county oversight engagements in Uasin Gishu. The committee began with a courtesy call on Governor Jonathan Bii before proceeding to the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depot in Eldoret. At the NCPB depot, Senators examined…
Uasin Gishu fish farmers have been urged to form Cooperative Societies to increase their fish profit and productivity. Speaking during the distribution of feed to the fish farmers in the region, Uasin Gishu Livestock and Fisheries Chief Officer Nixon Cheplong said the farmers are not doing well since they have not formed cooperatives. The chief…
