Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o tries his hands on one of the graders used in the construction project.

Kisumu rolls out Ksh1.4B project to modernize slums

Kisumu County has rolled out a Ksh1.4 billion project to transform slums into modern residential areas after it qualified for the second Kenya Informal Settlements Improvements Project (KISIP 2) funded by the World Bank. The slums set for the upgrade are; Nyalenda, Obunga, Manyatta, Migosi, Nyawita, Kaloleno, Shauri Moyo, Kibuye and Muhoroni Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o…

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State Department for Livestock Development Principal Secretary (PS) Jonathan Mueke

21 counties set to benefit from livestock insurance programme

Twenty one counties will benefit from a livestock insurance programme initiated by the World Bank and will see 173,000 farmers cover their livestock against drought. The programme dubbed De-risking Inclusion and Value Enhancement of Pastoral Economies (DRIVE) is the product of a partnership between the Department of Livestock Production, World Bank, Kenya Development Corporation and…

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KMRC disbursed Sh2.75bn for home loans in 2020

By Malachi Motano The Kenya Mortgage Refinancing Company (KMRC) disbursed Sh2.75 billion in 2020 to participating primary mortgage lenders (PMLs) in its debut lending since it was established. “That amount was part of Sh4.5 billion mortgage loan portfolios available for immediate refinancing to participating financial institutions. We (KMRC) are drawing down funds from both the…

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