Day: August 22, 2024
Government revises sugar prices upwards
Cane farmers have a reason to smile once more after the government approved a revised price of cane per ton from Sh4950 to Sh5000.
The new price takes effect immediately as from today August 22 and is aligned to the prevailing market conditions, tak…
KMA to construct a regional centre in Kisumu to respond to emergencies in Lake Victoria
The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has announced plans to set up a Maritime Regional Communication Centre (MRCC) in Kisumu to respond to emergencies on Lake Victoria.
This follows a spate of boat accidents in the lake which have claimed hundreds of …
Jomvu DCC urges land owners, squatters to follow the law to solve tussles
Residents of Jomvu Sub-County have been urged to live in harmony in the wake of a surge in land-related conflicts pitting the residents and absentee landowners.
Speaking at his office Jomvu Sub-County Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Alphadex Gitong…
Government vows to streamline private recruitment agencies
The government has organized a strategic engagement with private recruitment agencies in a bid to streamline the recruitment system in exported labour.
The streamlining will cover job application, travel logistics to taking care of Kenyan citizens w…
Agricultural extension officers in Siaya receive motorcycles to boost services
In a significant stride towards enhancing agricultural productivity in Siaya County, Governor James Orengo, in collaboration with the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP), distributed over 30 motorcycles and assorted farming…
Joho asks Nandi political leaders to resolve Mining dispute
Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary (CS), Ali Hassan Joho, has asked the leadership of Nandi County to resolve dispute between the local community and investors at Chemase gold mines in Tinderet Sub-County.
The dispute pittin…
County targets to cultivate 300 acres with pyrethrum
The County Government of Uasin Gishu is making notable strides in enhancing agricultural diversification and empowering its farmers in an ongoing distribution of pyrethrum seedlings.
While representing governor Janathan Bii Chelilim, during the dist…
Institutions lack modern machinery for skills development
Athiriver Member of County Assembly Jeremiah Kaloi has expressed fears that the skills gap among graduates from Vocational Institutions in Athiriver was due to training with outdated machinery.
Kaloi said the outdated machines and equipment being us…
Activists challenge demolition of animal feeds project
Two activists have gone to court to challenge the decision by Homa Bay County government to demolish an animal feeds factory located in Arujo, outskirts of Homa Bay town.
Evance Oloo and Eugine Obisa claimed the demolition was being done unprocedura…
1.8 Billion Affordable Housing Project on Course in Kisii
The government is currently constructing 927 affordable housing units worth 1.8 billion in Kisii County as part of providing decent, safe and affordable housing for citizens of Kenya.
According to the Nyanza Regional Director of Housing and Urban De…