Day: January 13, 2025
County Government, USAID STAWI Hand Over Sh39.5M Agricultural Projects
Turkana: The Department of Agriculture and Land Reclamation in Turkana County, in collaboration with USAID’s Strengthening Agricultural Water Innovations (STAWI) program, has officially handed over agricultural projects worth Sh39.5 million to farmers in Loima and Turkana South Sub-Counties. SolarGen has been contracted to oversee the implementation of these projects. According to Kenya News Agency, the initiatives include two canal linings
Lease State’s Idle Land for Tree Planting, Government Urged
Nakuru: The State has been petitioned to lease idle government land to private companies, women, and youth groups for tree planting. The Executive Director of Multi Touch International (MTI), Christine Wangari, stated that this initiative would support the government’s ambitious plans to plant 15 billion trees by 2032. The program aims to increase tree cover to 30 percent, thereby restoring
Government to Resume Construction of Stalled Road Projects Nationwide
Nairobi: The Government has announced plans to resume construction of all stalled road projects across the country, a move expected to boost economic development and improve transportation networks. George Kariuki, the Member of Parliament for Ndia and Chairman of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Transport and Infrastructure, said by March all the contractors will resume their respective project sites.
Distribution of Subsidized Fertilizer Begins in Nakuru
Nakuru: The County Government of Nakuru has announced the release of more than two million bags of subsidized fertilizer in preparation for the 2025 planting season. Governor Susan Kihika stated that the distribution will only be carried out through National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depots within the County. According to Kenya News Agency, there is sufficient stock of the